Creamy Spinach And Tortellini Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Start by cooking the tortellini according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a large, oven proof skillet, simmer the cream cheese with chicken broth for about 10 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400F.
• Add spinach to the cream cheese sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Add tortellini, mix everything well and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
• Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 7-10 minutes, until the cheese melts.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH SAUCE

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.

CREAMY SPINACH AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

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

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI

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.

CREAMED SPINACH AND TORTELLINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a large casserole dish.
• Combine pasta, creamed spinach, cheese, mushrooms, garlic and black pepper in a large bowl.
• Transfer mixture into prepared casserole.
• Top with reserved tomatoes, sliced and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
• (I like to brown slightly under the broiler).

SPINACH AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, broth and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Add tortellini; bring to a gentle boil. Cook, uncovered, just until tortellini are tender, 7-9 minutes., Stir in spinach. Sprinkle servings with cheese and pepper.