Tortellini Veggie Fest

smellyvegetarian's Note:

This is from the July/August 2009 Vegetarian Times, a reader recipe shared by Deb Barley of Elizabethtown, PA. Posting here for safekeeping!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tortellini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 green onions (1/2 c)
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 carrots , chopped (1 c)
• 5 button mushrooms , sliced (1 c)
• 7 ounces baby spinach
• ¼ cup white wine
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
• ¼ teaspoon italian seasoning
• ¼ cup pecorino romano cheese , grated

Directions:

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
3. Add carrots and mushrooms and cook 3 minutes more.
4. Stir in spinach and wine and cook 2-3 minutes or until spinach wilts.
5. Stir in tomatoes, beans, and Italian seasoning. Cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
6. Fold in tortellini and serve with grated cheese on top.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

This is very yummy and filling. I loved all of the vegetables. I made just one change - used chopped portabella mushroom instead of button mushrooms, as that is what I had on hand. Thanks for sharing! PAC Fall 09