Spinach Tortellini In Light Homemade Alfredo Sauce Recipes

SPINACH TORTELLINI IN LIGHT HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Drop the spinach tortellini into the boiling water and cook pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions.
• While the tortellini boils, start on the creamy sauce. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large skillet. Stir in the garlic red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant., about 1 minute.
• Whisk in the flour and keep stirring until it's absorbed and becomes pasty and smells nutty.
• Slowly whisk in the cream until it is smooth. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and whisk until combined.
• Add the salt and Parmesan cheese. Allow it to simmer until thickened. About 2-3 minutes. If it seems too thick add another 1/4 cup chicken broth to the tortellini sauce.
• Stir in the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Transfer the drained tortellini to the skillet and gently stir to coat the pasta with the sauce. Serve immediately.
• Top with fresh basil if desired.

TORTELLINI WITH LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE

Steps:

• Put a large pot of water on to boil, then add tortellini and veggies. Stir to keep from sticking and boil about 10 minutes (according to package directions).
• In a small saucepan combine broth, milk, and butter over med-high heat until butter melts, then add alfredo sauce mix.
• Whisk to dissolve powder, then cook over medium for five minutes.
• Add parmesan and whisk again for twenty seconds.
• Drain tortellini and veggies then place back in pan. Pour on the sauce and voila!

TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted., Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
• Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.

SPINACH ALFREDO SAUCE (BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN®)

Steps:

• Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook spinach in the melted butter until warmed, about 1 minute. Add cream and cream cheese to spinach mixture; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Fold Parmesan cheese and garlic powder into spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 10 more minutes.

SPINACH CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.