Creamy Spinach Alfredo Tortellini Food

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.

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.

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.

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.

CREAMY SPINACH AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on the package.
• Drain and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
• Add onion and garlic.
• Cook until tender and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• Add spinach, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the whipping cream and cheese; cook until the mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low stir in cooked tortellini.
• Cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve with additional parmesan cheese.