Spinach cheese tortellini
A creamy and flavorful spinach cheese tortellini dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This recipe is a great source of vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious meal option. It is suitable for a budget-friendly meal plan and can be enjoyed as a delicious main course.
Ingredients
butter
2 Tbs
canned tomatoes
1 large can
fresh dried cheese tortellini - prepare
1 pkg
ground cumin
1 tsp
dried basil
1 tsp
flour
2 Tbs
garlic
2 cloves
garlic powder
1 tsp
cream
178.5 ml
milk
0.75 cups
olive oil
2 Tbs
onion
1 small
onion powder
1 tsp
oregano
1 tsp
parmigiano reggiano
25 g
turbinado sugar
2 tsps
red pepper flakes
0.25 tsps
salt and pepper
8 servings
spinach
120 g
fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp
Method
- 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).
- Add the garlic and allow to cook x 1 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Heat on stove top until all is heated through.
- Serve immediately.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Nutrition:
Carbs
11 g
Fat
16 g
Protein
4 g
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