Creamy Spinach and Tortellini

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"A light sauce tortellini dish that is flavored with garlic and basil. The spinach and tomato add body and color."

 

• Ready In: 26mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb uncooked fresh, frozen cheese tortellini or 1 lb uncooked fresh, frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (9 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 cup cubed seeded tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup grated romano cheese

directions

1. Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on the package.
2. Drain and keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
4. Add onion and garlic.
5. Cook until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
6. Add spinach, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the whipping cream and cheese; cook until the mixture just comes to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low stir in cooked tortellini.
9. Cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
10. Serve with additional parmesan cheese.

Reviews

[bananabreadeater]

Took to long to prepare for such a little flavor.

 

[Carrie in Greenville]

My husband and I liked this fairly well, but we both thought that there was too much spinach in it. Next time I will probably use about 1/2 the spinach. We're not big fans of parmesan so I used a monterey jack and cheddar blend and the dish turned out pretty good.

 

[carole in orlando]

Very nice, healthy dish! I used drained canned tomatoes because I didn't have fresh on hand. I sprinkled a little crushed red pepper flakes in too. Will make this again. Thanks, Carole in Orlando

 

[HEP MEP]

We liked the flavor of this - me - very much so. But I felt there was something missing. I used fresh basil and a little dried, and I used fresh shredded spinach rather than frozen. Whenever I handle the frozen, my hands turn beet-red and itch - but never mind! To me, there was just something missing, but I will review again, when I make it again. It was very easy to put together. Thanks!