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Tomato and Spinach Tortellini

Ingredients

  • 1 20-ounce package three cheese tortellini I buy the frozen kind
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic more or less if desired
  • 3 Tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 15-ounce diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & Pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain tortellini and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, add butter and cook until melted. 
  • Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. 
  • Whisk in flour and onion powder and cook . 
  • Slowly pour in milk and cream. Whisk until smooth. 
  • Cook until mixture starts to boil. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, spinach, basil and oregano. 
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer until spinach has wilted and sauce desired consistency. 
  • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. 
  • Stir in cook tortellini and serve!