Tortellini With Garlicky Tomato Sauce Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

TORTELLINI WITH GARLICKY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add zucchini and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add marinara sauce, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
• Add spinach in batches, adding more as each batch wilts. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, stirring once or twice, 3 minutes.
• Spoon 2 cups marinara-spinach mixture into a 6-qt slow cooker. Place half of tortellini on top, forming even layer. Repeat with another 2 cups marinara-spinach mixture and remaining tortellini. Spoon remaining marinara-spinach mixture on top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella. Cover and cook until tortellini are tender, about 5 hours on Low. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
• Per serving: 1 1/3 cups

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.

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.