• Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Serves: 4 servings

Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Category: Breakfast, Tomatoes, Spanish

 Ingredients List

  • 12 ounces tortellini pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

 Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and flour; set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, basil, oregano, thyme and red pepper flakes, if using; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach begins to wilt, about 2 minutes.
5. Gradually whisk in heavy cream mixture and Parmesan, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.
6. Serve immediately.

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