Creamy Tortellini with Spinach
Cheesy tortellini with bites of fresh spinach and yummy basil in a creamy sauce is our definition of an amazing meal!
Servings 4
Calories 384kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounce tortellini pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cup spinach
- 6 leaves basil, fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 3 ounce Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain and rinse; set aside.
- In a large deep skillet, or a dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Mince garlic and add to hot oil; saute for 30 seconds. While whisking, add in flour and onion powder.
- Continue to whisk, cooking for 1 minute, then add milk. Cook until sauce becomes bubbly and thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add roughly chopped spinach, fresh chopped basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach has wilted.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and tortellini. Cook 4-5 minutes to heat through.
