CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE

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This is a wonderful meal, quick and easy. Looks wonderful so it would work for company but easy enough for a work night!

Provided by Kimke

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (cooked according to package directions)
1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 cups Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1 large lemon, juice and zest of
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil water for tortellini. Once the water comes to a boil, add salt if desired and cook pasta.
  • In the meantime, put the pesto, spinach, goat cheese, lemon zest & juice in a large serving bowl.
  • Drain the tortellini and add to the serving bowl.
  • Add about ΒΌ cup of the cooking water and toss.
  • Goal is to melt the cheese and pesto, but not to make a watery sauce.
  • The sauce should really cling to the pasta, so be careful NOT to add TOO MUCH water.
  • Grind some pepper over the top.
  • Taste, adjust seasonings and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 58.2, Sodium 682.2, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 18.1

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