Creamy Spinach Tortellini
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound refrigerated or frozen tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed in paper towels to get rid of the water
- 1 cup seeded diced tomato, or petite canned diced tomato, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Save about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes and spinach and cook 3 minutes.
- Add basil, salt, pepper and cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.Add tortellini and toss to coat.If sauce is too thick, add reserved cooking liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 697kcal