Saucy Cheese Tortellini Pasta

For the tortellini

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it, and cook the cheese tortellini.

   Then 5 min of waiting

2. Drain the tortellini and set aside.

For the sauce

3. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

4. Sauté the chopped shallots and minced garlic until softened.

5. Add the dried oregano, dried thyme, and chili flakes, stirring briefly to release their aroma.

6. Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer.

   Then 5 min of waiting

7. Stir in a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce becomes too thick.

8. Add the grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

9. Slowly pour in the all-purpose cream and stir until fully combined.

10. Stir in the fresh spinach and shredded mozzarella cheese until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted.

11. Add the cooked tortellini back into the pan and toss until well coated in the sauce.

12. Top with fresh torn basil before serving.

- Marinara sauce