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Tortellini with Tomato-Cream Sauce

Name: Tortellini with Tomato-Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Feb. 10, 2022

This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is mouthwatering. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in this warm and satisfying dish. —Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes.
Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 459 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 835mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.

Tortellini with Tomato-Cream Sauce

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