Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

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

1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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.