Creamy Spinach Tortellini Delight This comforting dish combines the richness of Alfredo sauce with tender tortellini, fresh spinach, and vibrant grape tomatoes for a deliciously creamy dinner. Ingredients Alfredo Sauce 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 3/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk 3/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 cups Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese grated or shredded Tortellini Skillet 1 12-ounce bag frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic 3 cups baby spinach 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced 1 medium onion diced Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Prepare frozen or refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions and drain completely when cooked. Alfredo Sauce Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add garlic and sauté until the flour and garlic are golden brown, about 30 seconds more. Slowly pour in heavy cream and milk, whisking well. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Return to low heat, stirring and allowing the cheese to melt through. Cover and keep warm until the pasta skillet is ready. Tortellini Skillet Heat oil in a large pan. Sauté onions until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and sauté another 1-2 minutes, then add fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Add prepared tortellini to the skillet, then pour Alfredo sauce over the pasta, stir well, and remove from heat. Serve warm. Recipe Notes Fresh spinach is recommended for this recipe, but if you have frozen on hand, it will be fine. Just be sure to thaw it completely and then wring out any excess liquid before adding it to the skillet. You can also switch out the grape tomatoes in this recipe for canned diced tomatoes. If doing this, you will need to drain the juice from the can before adding it to the skillet. Use grated cheese rather than shredded if possible to ensure it melts evenly and quickly.
