SPINACH TORTELLINI

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I got this recipe out of a magazine at my mother in laws house. I tried it and it is very tasty and easy. My kids even eat it so it is a good way to get them to eat spinach. You can even buy the spinach tortellini instead of the cheese if you want. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by bryantvenice

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
9 ounces frozen chopped spinach (defrost)
1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Boil water for tortellini.
  • Add tortellini and while that is cooking in a frying pan saute onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Put spinach in microwave for a minute or two and then squeeze water out of it.
  • Add spinach, basil, salt, and pepper to onion and garlic.
  • Saute additional 5 minutes.
  • Drain tortellini.
  • Add cream, parmesan cheese, and tortellini to pan.
  • Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.8, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 653, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.4

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