Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini

Name: Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 20 ounces refrigerator cheese tortellini s; 2 Tablespoons butter; 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes*; 1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; crushed red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
511 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini

Camden Walton

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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Tortellini pasta recipe is made in less than 30 minutes and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The recipe includes cheese tortellini in a creamy homemade pink sauce with spinach, basil, and fresh parmesan cheese.

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Ingredients

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20 ounces refrigerator cheese tortellini s
2 Tablespoons butter , salted or unsalted
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes*
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves , chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves , chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese , plus more for serving
crushed red pepper flakes , for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter and cook until melted. Whisk in flour. Add garlic and and onion powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Slowly pour in milk and cream, whisking as you pour and stirring until smooth.
Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to simmer.
Add diced tomatoes, spinach, basil and oregano. Taste and season with salt and pepper or add more seasonings if desired.
Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Remove from heat. Stir in cooked tortellini.
Serve warm with extra parmesan sprinkled on top, and crushed red pepper, if desired.

Notes

Want to use fresh tomatoes, instead of canned? Substitute 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of hot water that you used to boil the tortellini.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 511kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 704mg (29%) Potassium 361mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1490IU (30%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 347mg (35%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	511kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	12g	60%
Cholesterol	86mg	29%
Sodium	704mg	29%
Potassium	361mg	8%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1490IU	30%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	10%
Calcium	347mg	35%
Iron	3.9mg	22%