Creamy Spinach And Tortellini

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb uncooked fresh, frozen cheese tortellini or 1 lb uncooked fresh, frozen cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (9 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 cup cubed seeded tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup grated romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on the package.
• 2 drain and keep warm.
• 3 meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
• 4 add onion and garlic.
• 5 cook until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• 6 add spinach, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 7 stir in the whipping cream and cheese; cook until the mixture just comes to a boil.
• 8 reduce heat to low stir in cooked tortellini.
• 9 cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
• 10 serve with additional parmesan cheese.