CHEESE TORTELLINI W/ CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE & SPINACH

Cheese Tortellini W/ Creamy Tomato Sauce & Spinach image

Provided by Cassie *

Categories Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 oz package, cheese tortellini ( frozen or from pasta aisle)
15 oz can italian diced tomatoes (with garlic and olive oil)
1 - 8 oz can tomato sauce
2 c spinach, chopped ( i used block of frozen , thawed )
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c milk
3/4 c heavy cream
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
hot pepper flakes to taste ( optional )

Steps:

1. Prepare tortellini according to package. Drain
2. In a large skillet; combine the tomatoes ( undrained ), sauce, garlic, spinach, salt and pepper. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil. Stirring occasionally.
3. In 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.
4. Add 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.
5. I serve with a salad and garlic toast. Enjoy!