Creamy Restaurant Style Tortellini

Submitted by Jennygal

"recipe courtesy of Kraft. Original calls for plain cream cheese, I like to use herb & garlic."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
• 4 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs, cubed
• 1 cup milk
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

directions

1. Cook tortellini as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, place cream cheese in large skillet and cook on low until cream cheese is melted.
3. Gradually whisk in milk.
4. Stir in the pepper & 4 tbsp parmesan.
5. Add spinach and stir to coat.
6. Drain pasta and add to skillet. Mix lightly.
7. Plate, sprinkle with tomatoes and remaining parmesan.

Reviews

[Cadylynn]

Very Delicious! I took "Kathy!!"'s advice and added salt to the sauce before serving. We, and our guests enjoyed it very much! Made this again tonight only I used sausage ravioli...it was a great way to spice it up a little bit!

 

[Kathy]

This was a great meal so I'm giving 5 stars BUT everyone at the table added salt so I've made a note to myself to add 1/2 tsp salt to the sauce. I loved the texture that the tomatoes added. Also I used 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 heavy cream to make the dish a little richer for company. I will make this again. Thanks Jennygal.