This recipe came about when my husband was out of town a few weeks ago. I wanted to eat healthy, but I also wanted some pasta! So, I compromised by making a pasta with a somewhat healthier sauce. It is very easy and quick to make and as an added bonus- my toddler loved it!
Spinach & Tomato Tortellini Recipe
You will need:
- 1 package of tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2-3 cups of fresh spinach (use organic if you can- because its on the dirty dozen!)
- 1 small yellow onion- chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 full tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can diced tomatoes (I used the garlic and basil flavored one)
- Optional: Parmesan cheese
How to:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds or so)
- Add chopped onion and cook several minutes, stirring around
- Add spinach and cook down, you will have to mix it around a little
6. Once the spinach is cooked down, mix in the tomatoes (do not drain) and cook until well heated through.
7. Drain the tortellini and dish it out, then add sauce to each serving
8. Add Parmesan cheese if you want!
Bon Appetit!
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I am a pasta lover, but a creamy pasta lover for the most part. But this looks great! And I know it's definitely a lot healthier than what I normally do. Thanks for the recipe!
Farin
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Yum! This looks so good. I love tortellini!
wanting to eat healthy but still wanting pasta… sounds like my life
I love adding peas to any pasta dish when I'm craving pasta. It bulks up the fiber count and it's a yummy green veggie! And if asparagus is in season I add that too!
That looks so tasty! I LOVE Tortellini!
Oh this looks completely delicious!! This is a perfect use for the last big bunch of tomatoes I picked this weekend!
Holy yum! I just had dinner, but I could totally go for a big bowl of this!
Love me some tortellini!!! This looks AWESOME!
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