Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes with onion and garlic
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil. add the tortellini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• 2 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.
• 3 in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, and cream.
• 4 stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the parmesan cheese.
• 5 heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
• 6 drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. stir to coat and serve.