Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe). An old boyfriend's mother used to cook this for me whenever I ate over. Cheese tortellini are served in a creamy tomato and spinach sauce. I love it!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion

1 cup chopped fresh spinach

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

¾ cup milk

¾ cup heavy cream

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until tender about 10 minutes.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Drain the tortellini but do not rinse then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat and serve.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Tomato Tortellini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 400

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.8g 30%

Carbohydrates: 43.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 6.7g

Fat: 19.7g 30%

Saturated Fat: 11.1g 56%

Cholesterol: 78.8mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 1420.4IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.9mg 12%

Folate: 18.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 117mg 12%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 13mg 5%

Potassium: 117.9mg 3%

Sodium: 885.5mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 177.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.