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CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH SAUCE



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This is a copycat recipe from a local chain of restaurants. They took it off their menu, so I had to develop my own. It turned out so good, it might be just better than the original. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.

Provided by dat1guy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and oil reserved
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup whipping cream
⅔ cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top but skin is nearly soft, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
  • Slice sun-dried tomatoes thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon reserved tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cream, and white wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a separate dish. Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir. Increase heat slightly and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken and cooked tortellini to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 37.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 461.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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I enjoy all things pasta, and tortellini is my favorite. The flavor of this dish is amazing. Even my husband, who hates pasta of any kind, loves it! It's a great recipe for non-spinach fans to try, too. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, spinach and seasonings. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SPINACH CHEESE TORTELLINI



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In Greenbrier, Arkansas, Jamie Staggs whips up this creamy pasta dish for potlucks. "It's a hit at every gathering," she says. "I serve it from the slow cooker to keep it warm."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 large tomato, diced
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI



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Delicious tortellini is dressed up with tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and a rich creamy sauce. A favorite pasta dish in our family!

Provided by JENNIFERVAN77

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons Butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup milk
fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 116.2 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 670.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH FRESH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb. fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 bag (3 c.) prewashed baby- spinach leaves
2 tsp. bottled minced garlic
1/2c. half-and-half or cream
1/4c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 21/2quarts lightly salted water to a boil in a covered 4 1/2-quart Dutch oven or soup pot. When the water reaches a rapid boil, add the pasta and cook until tender, according to package directions. While water comes to a boil and the tortellini cooks, make the sauce: Chop the bacon into small pieces and set aside. Slice the tomatoes in half and set aside. In an extra-deep 12-inch skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bacon and the prewashed spinach to the pan and cover. Cook, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes, then toss, cover and cook for an additional minute or until the spinach just wilts. Add the garlic and tomatoes and stir and cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and add the half-and-half. Heat on very low until the pasta is ready. (Do not boil the sauce or it will curdle.) If the sauce becomes too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons of pasta water and stir well. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the tortellini and toss with the sauce. To serve, divide among six pasta bowls and top with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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