Creamy Spinach and Tortellini

For Florentine flair, pair cheese tortellini with spinach, tomato and basil in a creamy sauce.

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Bake-Off® Contest 34, 1990
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  • ingredients 11
  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total Time 0 min

Ingredients

2
(9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated or 1 (19-oz.) pkg. frozen cheese-filled tortellini
2
tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2
cup chopped onion
3
garlic cloves, minced
1
(9-oz.) pkg. Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach, thawed, undrained*
1
cup cubed 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 or Romano cheese

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
  • 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook about 4 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, tomato, basil, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream and cheese. Cook until mixture just comes to a boil.
  • 3 Reduce heat to low; stir in cooked tortellini. Cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

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Expert Tips

* To quickly thaw spinach, cut small slit in center of pouch; microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until thawed.

Nutrition Information 

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
730
(
Calories from Fat
360),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
40g
40%
(Saturated Fat
20g,
20%
),
Cholesterol
155mg
155%;
Sodium
970mg
970%;
Total Carbohydrate
70g
70%
(Dietary Fiber
5g
5%
  Sugars
7g
7%
),
Protein
23g
23%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
70%;
Vitamin C
30%;
Calcium
35%;
Iron
20%;
Exchanges:
4 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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