How Many Syns in Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini? – Delicious Vegetarian Recipe with Syn Guide

If you’re planning a comforting pasta dinner or eating out and tracking your syns, you might be wondering: how many syns does spinach and ricotta tortellini have on Slimming World?

On average, spinach and ricotta tortellini comes in at around 9 syns per 100g, making it a high-syn pasta option that’s best enjoyed in moderation.

Below, we’ll break down exactly why it’s so high in syns, list syn values for popular supermarket brands, suggest lower-syn pasta alternatives, and share our Slimming World-friendly spinach and ricotta pasta recipe so you can enjoy the same flavours without the guilt.

Why Is Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini High in Syns?

At 9 syns per 100g, spinach and ricotta tortellini is high in syns due to its rich filling. The ricotta and cheese contribute almost 9g of fat per serving, of which 4g is saturated fat. It’s also high in salt, averaging around 1g per serving.

Because of its calorie density, you could use up nearly all your daily syn allowance in just 1.5 servings. That’s why we recommend keeping portions small or making a lower-syn homemade version.

Syn Values – Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini by Brand

Here’s how popular supermarket options compare:

• Asda Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 9 syns
• Sainsbury's Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 19.5 syns for half pack
• Tesco Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 9 syns
• Morrisons Italian Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 18 syns
• Aldi Inspired Cuisine Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 18 syns
• Tesco Hearty Food Co. Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 250g – 9 syns
• La Famiglia Rana Spinach & Ricotta Fresh Tortelloni 250g – 9.5 syns
• Co-op Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 18.5 syns
• Lidl Chef Select Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 250g – 15 syns
• Essential Waitrose & Partners Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 300g – 8 syns
• M&S Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 400g – 12.5 syns
• Sainsbury's Free From Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 250g – 9 syns
• Aldi Cucina Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni 250g – 20 syns
• Deli Italia Gluten Free Ricotta & Spinach Tortelloni 250g – 15 syns

Low-Syn Tortellini Alternatives

If you want to enjoy pasta without using too many syns, try these:

• Tesco Italian Sausage & Ham Tortelloni 300g – 10 syns
• Asda Spicy Sausage Tortelloni 300g – 10 syns
• Asda Ham & Cheese Tortelloni 300g – 9 syns
• La Famiglia Rana Prosciutto Cotto & Mozzarella Fresh Tortelloni 250g – 10 syns

Slimming World Spinach & Ricotta Pasta Recipe – Syn Free

This homemade spinach and ricotta pasta recipe gives you all the flavour without the high syn count.

Ingredients

• 230g spinach
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 20 jumbo pasta shells
• 270g ricotta (use as part of Healthy Extra A)
• 30g parmesan (Healthy Extra A)
• 1 egg

Sauce

• 1 cup passata
• 1 onion and 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 cup chicken stock

Method

1. Make the sauce – Fry onion and garlic, add passata and stock, simmer for 20 mins.
2. Prepare filling – Fry onion and garlic, add spinach until wilted, stir in ricotta and egg.
3. Cook pasta shells – Boil until just tender.
4. Assemble – Spread sauce in a baking dish, fill shells with spinach-ricotta mixture, top with parmesan.
5. Bake – 20 mins at Gas Mark 4. Serve hot.

Final Words

Spinach and ricotta tortellini is delicious but high in syns because of its cheese filling. To stay on plan, keep portions small or try our syn-free homemade recipe using your Healthy Extra A allowance.

That way, you can enjoy the taste without spending most of your daily syns in one meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.