Creamy Spinach And Tortellini

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese-filled egg tortellini (or use refrigerated)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (9 ounce) package green giant frozen spinach, thawed,undrained
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• 2 drain: cover to keep warm meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
• 3 add onion and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add spinach, toamto, basil, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 stir in whipping cream and cheese.
• 6 cook until mixture comes to a boil.
• 7 reduce heat to low; stir in cooked tortellini.
• 8 cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• 9 if desired, serve with additional parmesan cheese.