10 Minute Greek Cheese Tortellini Food

10-MINUTE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Boil the pasta for 2 mins until just cooked. Meanwhile, heat the oil in the frying pan and sizzle the tomatoes until they start to blister.
• When pasta is cooked, drain it quickly, reserving some cooking water. Put the tomatoes back on a high heat. Tip in the pasta, parsley, a splash of cooking water and most of the parmesan. Bubble everything together, season with black pepper and salt if you want. Serve with remaining parmesan.

GREEK TORTELLINI SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Stir in the marinara sauce, water and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon basil. Sprinkle with remaining basil.

GREEK BEEF AND CHEESE TORTELLINI SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook 19 oz tortellini in a saucepan according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound beef with 1 chopped onion and minced garlic clove until meat is no longer pink. Drain the excess fat if necessary.
• Add cooked tortellini and sliced zucchini to the skillet with the meat. Stir in 3 cups of marinara sauce, 1/2 cup white wine, 1 tsp each oregano and dill, and salt and pepper to taste; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in 2 chopped tomatoes, ½ cup crumbled feta, 1/2 cup halved Greek olives and 1 tbsp of fresh basil.
• To serve, sprinkle with remaining basil and more feta cheese if desired.

SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large, oven safe, saucepan over medium heat until it foams and starts to brown a little.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in the flour and cook until it starts to brown a little, about a minute.
• Add the milk and cook until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Add the parmesan and mozzarella and cook until it melts into the sauce.
• Mix in the spinach, feta, dill, parsley, green onions.
• Mix in the tortellini, sprinkle on the mozzarella and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted and the sides are bubbling, about 15 minutes.

CREAMY MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and 1 tablespoon oil; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and cook until they float to the top and the filling is hot, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetable mixture from the pan and add it to the bowl with the tortellini.
• Drain the excess liquid from the mushrooms from the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in half-and-half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened.
• Pour the sauce over the tortellini and mushroom mixture, and toss to combine. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh thyme.