Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
Italian
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Ingredients
1
2 Tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 Tbsp finely shredded parmesan
Red pepper flakes
Directions
Cook tortellini according to directions listed on package. Meanwhile, in a large and deep skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds, then add flour and onion powder and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. While whisking, slowly pour in milk and cream, then whisk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to simmer, then add tomatoes, spinach, basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook several minutes longer until sauce has thickened and spinach has wilted. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat. Toss prepared and drained tortellini into sauce mixture . Serve warm sprinkled with additional parmesan cheese if desired and optional red pepper flakes. com.