cheese tortellini w/ creamy tomato sauce & spinach
(4 ratings)
One of my kids favorite meals. They love spinach, which is a good thing. This is an easy meal to throw together. A nice one skillet meal. I hope you try it.. My photos
(4 ratings)
yield
4 - 6 depending on servings
prep time
10 Min
cook time
15 Min
Ingredients For cheese tortellini w/ creamy tomato sauce & spinach
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16 ozpackage, cheese tortellini ( frozen or from pasta aisle)
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15 ozcan italian diced tomatoes (with garlic and olive oil)
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1 - 8 ozcan tomato sauce
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2 cspinach, chopped ( i used block of frozen , thawed )
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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3/4 cmilk
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3/4 cheavy cream
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2 Tbspflour
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1/2 cgrated parmesan cheese
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hot pepper flakes to taste ( optional )
How To Make cheese tortellini w/ creamy tomato sauce & spinach
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1Prepare tortellini according to package. Drain -
2In a large skillet; combine the tomatoes ( undrained ), sauce, garlic, spinach, salt and pepper. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil. Stirring occasionally.
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3In a separate bowl; mix cream, milk and flour with a whisk till smooth. Pour milk mixture into the tomato mixture, also adding parmesan cheese. Cook until bubbling again, then reduce heat and simmer about 3 minutes until thick.
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4Add cooked tortellini and stir to fully coat with sauce. Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes to further thicken sauce. Add hot pepper flakes if using now.
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5I serve with a salad and garlic toast. Enjoy!
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