SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CHEESY TORTELLINI

Spinach-Artichoke Cheesy Tortellini image

This is from Rachael Ray, and oh soooo good!! Like having artichoke dip in a pasta. My son even ate his on top of toasted french bread!

Provided by Charmie777

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese
1 lb cheese tortellini

Steps:

Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the oil and butter.
When butter melts, add garlic and grated onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the broth, then the cream and bring to a bubble.
Season the sauce with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
Separate spinach into pieces as you add it to the sauce.
Stir in the artichokes and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions, about 7 minutes.
Drain and toss with the spinach artichoke sauce.
Serve immediately with additional grated cheese and diced tomatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.5, Fat 48.2, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 158.8, Sodium 1434.7, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 13.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 33.9