SPINACH TORTELLINI IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Spinach Tortellini in Creamy Tomato Sauce image

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
1 sprig fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 (9 ounce) packages cheese-filled spinach tortellini (fresh or frozen)
2 cups spinach leaves, packed, stems trimmed, rinsed well
1/4-1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat large pot of water to boiling for pasta. (When it comes to a boil, add salt.).
Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in plum tomatoes with juice and the basil. Increase heat to medium and cook uncovered, stirring and breaking up tomatoes, until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir heavy cream into sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens again, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
Meanwhile, add tortellini to salted boiling water and cook according to package directions. About 2 minutes before it should be done, add spinach and cook until tortellini is ready, about 2 minutes longer. Drain well and transfer to wide serving bowl. Spoon sauce over top, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 129, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 5.8, Protein 5.3