Tortellini Alfredo With Fresh Spinach Recipes

CREAMY SPINACH ALFREDO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Prepare frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions and drain completely when cooked

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 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.

SHRIMP, TORTELLINI & SPINACH

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes and shrimp; mix well. Bring just to boil. Stir in spinach; cover. Simmer 1 to 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta. Add to skillet with basil; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 4 min. or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Serve topped with cheese.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH FRESH SPINACH

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat cream cheese, milk, butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir until cheeses have melted and sauce is smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add spinach, and stir occasionally until spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Drain tortellini, add to the sauce, and stir to combine. Garnish with tomato and remaining Parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH FRESH SPINACH

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat cream cheese, milk, butter, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir until cheeses have melted and sauce is smooth, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add spinach, and stir occasionally until spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Drain tortellini, add to the sauce, and stir to combine. Garnish with tomato and remaining Parmesan cheese.