Spinach Torelli With Cherry Tomatoes And Black Olives Recipes

SPINACH AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• Wash and trim tough stems from spinach.
• Mince garlic; pit olives.
• Heat small nonstick pot and spray lightly with pan spray; saute garlic for 30 seconds.
• Add spinach, olives and pepper flakes; cover and steam spinach for a few minutes, until wilted.
• Season with salt, and serve.

SPINACH TOMATO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• 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.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
• Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO SPINACH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, spinach and seasonings. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Stir into sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Add enough salad dressing to coat. Toss and season with salt and pepper.

TORTELLINI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add tomatoes; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to split (gently press tomatoes down with spatula or back of spoon).
• Add tortellini and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 2 minutes. Top with green onion.

GARLICKY TORTELLINI, SPINACH AND TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and onion and saute until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.
• Add the tortellini and cook halfway, about 5 minutes for frozen pasta, less if using fresh.
• Add the tomatoes and their liquid, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook just until the pasta is tender, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the spinach and basil and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the egg, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle into the soup and cook, stirring about 3 minutes more.
• Remove from heat and serve.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
• While the pasta cooks, gather and cut up the vegetables and other ingredients.
• Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large pan over medium heat for about one minute.
• Add tomatoes, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the pan and saute for about 5 minutes.
• Add spinach, parsley and basil to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes more.
• Gently stir in the tortellini and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese.