Spinach Tomato Tortellini
Description
A creamy sauce with tomatoes and spinach tops tortellini filled with cheese in this quick and easy meal that's ready in just about 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
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1 cup chopped fresh spinach
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 cup milk
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3/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add tortellini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, spinach, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
3
Whisk milk, cream, and flour together in a medium bowl. Add to the saucepan along with Parmesan; stir together. Cook until sauce is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
4
Drain tortellini, but do not rinse. Gently add to the saucepan and stir to coat with sauce.