Creamy Tortellini Florentine Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH CHICKEN FLORENTINE SAUCE

Steps:

• cook tortellini al dente, according to package directions while preparing the rest of ingredients. Do not overcook them!
• saute shallots and garlic in butter about 5-6 minutes.
• add chicken pieces and fry for 3-5 minutes, until outside is cooked.
• pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and add frozen spinach, reduce heat and cook till spinach thaws.
• add sliced mushrooms, bring to a simmer.
• add 1/2 & 1/2 with the Parmesan cheese & season with lots of black pepper.
• let simmer a few minutes.
• stir flour into remaining chicken broth and add to mixture, stir til thick.
• stir in Romano and parsley, reduce heat to keep warm.
• toss with the tortellini.
• If sauce is too thick, you can add more 1/2 &1/2 or more chicken stock, depending on your taste.
• Omit the chicken for a vegetarian meal.

CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI FLORENTINE SOUP

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 are tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add paprika, cumin, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Stir flour into the pot. Whisk in chicken stock slowly until fully blended.
• Bring soup to a boil, stirring frequently until thickened. Add tortellini, chicken, spinach, and heavy cream; stir until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

CREAMY TORTELLINI FLORENTINE

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain when cooked.
• 2. While that's cooking, pour milk into a large skillet and add cubed cream cheese. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and mixture has no lumps.
• 3. Stir in parmesan cheese and pepper. Add spinach; mix well letting spinach wilt a bit. This only takes a minute or two.
• 4. Add drained pasta and mix lightly. Gently fold in diced tomatoes to heat through.
• 5. Pour into serving bowl and top with another sprinkling of parmesan, if desired.