TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH FRESH SPINACH

Tortellini Alfredo with Fresh Spinach image

Creamy, delicious tortellini Alfredo with spinach.

Provided by Christina Gutierrez

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package dry tortellini
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 cup whole milk
½ stick butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tomato, diced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat cream cheese, milk, butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir until cheeses have melted and sauce is smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add spinach, and stir occasionally until spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes.
Drain tortellini, add to the sauce, and stir to combine. Garnish with tomato and remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 727.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g