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Spinach Tortellini with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Tender spinach-filled tortellini and veggies in a creamy sauce.
Recipe by Savor the Flavor of Flint
Spinach tortellini mixed with a creamy lemon sauce and cherry tomatoes
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Cost per servingPer serving$2.75
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal30 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
Prep 10 minutes Cook 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • One (9-ounce) package fresh spinach and cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup pasta water reserved
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • 1 bunch (or 1 pound) fresh asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into 1-inch slices
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese cut into chunks
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • One (14-ounce) can artichokes drained
  • 2 cups baby spinach large stems removed
  • Grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions

  1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add shallots and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Add asparagus and red pepper and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add cream cheese to pan and cook until melted. Add reserved pasta water and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to medium low. Add artichokes and tortellini. Cook until heated through. Just before serving, stir in baby spinach and lemon zest. Serve with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium620mg
  • Calories260
  • Carbohydrates32g
  • Fiber3g
  • Fat10g
  • Protein10g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 260calCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSodium: 620mgFiber: 3g
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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