Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Found this great looking recipe from vaya.in.
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Spinach Tomato Tortellini:

  • Veg

Ingredients

  • 19 oz
    cheese tortellini

  • 5 oz
    spinach, chopped

  • 1
    tablespoon olive oil

  • 1
    cup full-fat cream, whipped

  • 2
    tablespoon white flour

  • 1/4
    cup milk

  • 1/2
    cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

  • 2
    garlic cloves, minced

  • 1
    medium onion, peeled and chopped

  • 1/4
    teaspoon crushed red chili flakes

  • 1
    teaspoon dried oregano

  • 3
    tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

  • 1/2
    teaspoon thyme, dried

  • 16 oz
    fresh tomatoes, diced

  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt

  • 1/4
    teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

How to Make Spinach Tomato Tortellini

  1. Fill a large pot with water. Add a tablespoon or two of salt for added flavor.
  2. Add tortellini and cook for around 10 minutes until it turns tender.
  3. Drain excess water.
  4. Meanwhile, heat a saucepan over a stove.
  5. Add spinach, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic, basil, thyme, and oregano in the saucepan. Stir and cook at medium heat until the mixture begins to boil.
  6. Reduce the heat.
  7. In a medium bowl, take flour, cream, and milk. Mix the ingredients well.
  8. Add this mixture to the saucepan and stir.
  9. Add grated Parmesan cheese and heat for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Add tortellini to the saucepan.
  11. Toss to coat it with the sauce.
  12. Simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  13. Transfer spinach tomato tortellini to a serving dish. Sprinkle cheese, red chili flakes, and parsley at the top.
  14. Serve and enjoy!

Trivia

  • March 26th is celebrated as the National Spinach Day.
  • China is the largest producer of spinach in the world, whereas USA is second in the list.
  • After the launch of the famous cartoon “Popeye”, the consumption of spinach increased by 33% in the US.
  • Medieval artists used to extract green pigment from spinach to create art pieces.

Alma city in Arkansas holds an annual spinach festival every year.



Jeannie notes.. Above is curated for evaluation and recommendation from vaya.in

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