Best Tortellini Alfredo With Fresh Spinach Recipes

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CREAMY SPINACH ALFREDO TORTELLINI



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Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini is an easy to make recipe that's ready in less than 30 minutes. This savory pasta dish is perfect for busy nights when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.

Provided by Susanne

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 cup heavy cream (or whole milk )
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (grated or shredded )
1 12-ounce bag frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 cups baby spinach
1 cup grape tomatoes (sliced)
1 medium onion (diced)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions and drain completely when cooked

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Sodium 1026 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g

TORTELLINI ALFREDO



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Refrigerated tortellini, ham, mushrooms and peas are treated to a mild homemade Alfredo sauce in this fast fix Chris Snyder shares. "When we're having company, I prepare this dinner shortly before guests arrive, put it in a casserole dish and keep it warm in the oven," notes the Boulder, Colorado reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted., Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 45g fat (27g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 812mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g 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

SPINACH TOMATO TORTELLINI



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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!

Provided by LELA NORTON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 885.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

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