Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Recipe

This is a delicious Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Recipe that is sure to please your family.  It is also very easy-to-make.

Here is something delicious for the pasta lovers.  Enjoy this Creamy Spinach and Tortellini recipe for an easy-to-prepare weeknight dinner.  Cooks up fast and everyone in the family will enjoy it.  This is a great option for a meatless meal.

Creamy Spinach and Tortellini served on a large white dinner plate
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Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Recipe:
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and return to pan to keep warm.  Learn How To Cook Pasta Properly.

  2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic; saut4 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in spinach, tomato, basil, salt, and pepper; cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in heavy or whipping cream and parmesan cheese.

  3. Cook until mixture just comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and mix in tortellini; cook an additional 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

  4. Remove from heat, transfer onto individual serving plates, and serve with additional parmesan cheese.

  5. Makes 4 servings.

Sources:  This Creamy Spinach and Tortellini recipe was a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner in 1990 by Jeanine Alfano of Montauk, NY.  Photo courtesy of the Pillsbury.com web site.

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Lunch    Pasta Recipes    Spinach    Tomatoes    Vegetarian Recipe Collection   

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