Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Do you ever just need a quick and easy dinner? This recipe will do the trick! The ingredients for this dish I always have on hand, so it took me about 15 minutes to prepare and serve this dish. I made a big salad, cut up some watermelon and made some garlic toast, easy and delicious! If your family or husband (in my case) does not like tortellini, serve it with any type of pasta. Easy dish for those busy school nights!


Spinach Tomato Tortellini
from allrecipes.com

1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
While you get the tortellini going, combine the tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.