Friday, February 21, 2014

Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Yum, seriously delicious.  The kids weren't too into it, but the hubby and I ate it up with Garlic Bread and Steamed Broccoli.  Makes 6 servings and ready in about 40 minutes. 

Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) package cheese tortellini
1 (14.5 oz) can Italian Style diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped Fresh Spinach
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil (or even better, add fresh basil)
1 tsp minced garlic
2 TBSP flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. While you get the tortellini going, combine the tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
  4. Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.  Grate extra Parmesan cheese over the top.