Spinach Cheese Tortellini
Basic Information
- Servings: 8
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 44.83
- Health score: 5.00
- Weight Watcher points: 7.00
Summary
The recipe Spinach Cheese Tortellini can be made in around 45 minutes. This recipe makes 8 servings with 199 calories, 4g of protein, and 16g of fat each. For 65 cents per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. This recipe from Foodista requires olive oil, onion, pepper flakes, and spinach. It works well as a very reasonably priced hor d'oeuvre. With a spoonacular score of 39%, this dish is not so excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Spinach Cheese Tortellini, Three Cheese Spinach Tortellini, and Spinach and Cheese Tortellini Primavera.
Ingredients
butter2 Tbs
tomato1 large can
cheese tortellini - prepare1 package
cumin1 tsp
basil1 tsp
flour2 Tbs
garlic2 cloves
garlic powder1 tsp
heavy cream0.75 cup
milk0.75 C
olive oil2 Tbs
onion1 small
onion powder1 tsp
oregano1 tsp
parmesan cheese0.25 c
sugar2 tsp
pepper flakes0.25 tsp
pepper and salt8 servings
spinach4 cups
thyme1 tsp
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare tortellini per package instructions.In a large stainless steel pan, heat onions in olive oil and butter over medium heat until onions are soft and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
Step 2
Add the garlic and allow to cook x 1 minutes.
Step 3
Add the tomatoes (juice and all), salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, cumin and dried basil and raw sugar and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add spinach leaves all at once and place lid on the pan so that spinach can wilt. Stir occasionally until leaves are wilted. If tomato mixture becomes to dry you can add water cup at a time as needed to wilt the spinach. Continue to allow the tomato mixture to simmer.Once the spinach is wilted, in a small bowl, mix flour, milk and cream together and whisk together with a fork or a whisk. Once well blended, add to the tomato/spinach mixture.
Step 5
Add the Parmesan Cheese.Using a slotted spoon, remove the tortellini from its cooking water and place into the tomato mixture. Gently mix with a wooden spoon being careful not to tear up the tortellini.
Step 6
Heat on stove top until all is heated through.
Step 7
Serve immediately.
Step 8
Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Categories
Dish Types: side dish, antipasti, starter, snack, appetizer, antipasto, hor d'oeuvre