Spinach Cheese Tortellini

Name: Spinach Cheese Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/2 cup butter; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 large tomato, diced; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed; 3/4 cup milk; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

In Greenbrier, Arkansas, Jamie Staggs whips up this creamy pasta dish for potlucks. "It's a hit at every gathering," she says. "I serve it from the slow cooker to keep it warm."

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large tomato, diced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 378 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Cheese Tortellini in Quick Cooking May/June 2004

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manderpants

Aug 23, 2011

I have made this recipe over and over again. My family LOVES it. There are never leftovers!
mojen

Oct 16, 2009

We loved this recipe! Made these changes: Used a bag of baby spinach, which I steamed first. 1/2 large onion added with the mushrooms being sauteed. A dash of red chili flakes, gave it a little punch. So good!
jamawat526

May 13, 2008

needs a little bit more flavor. A little more garlic or something.