Cheesy Tortellini with Garlic Spinach & Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

- 16 oz O'Sole Mio 4-Cheese Tortellini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup roasted bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1/2 cup cream sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp Grana Padano DOP cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Romano cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Asiago cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp imported hard-ripened cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Halve the cherry tomatoes, mince the garlic, slice the mushrooms and roasted bell peppers, and wash the spinach thoroughly.

2. Cook Tortellini:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 4-5 minutes until they float to the top. Drain and set aside.

3. Sauté Garlic & Vegetables:
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms, sauté for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

4. Add Tomatoes & Peppers:
Increase the heat to medium-high and add cherry tomatoes and roasted bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are slightly blistered.

5. Incorporate Spinach:
Add spinach to the skillet, cooking until wilted, about 2 minutes.

6. Prepare Sauce Base:
Lower the heat to medium, and stir in the tomato sauce, basil pesto, and cream sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.

7. Combine with Tortellini:
Add cooked tortellini to the skillet. Stir gently until the tortellini is well-coated with the sauce.

8. Finish with Cheese:
Stir in butter and grated Parmesan, Grana Padano, Romano, Asiago, and imported hard-ripened cheese. Mix until the cheeses are fully melted and incorporated.

9. Serve:
Serve tortellini hot, garnished with a dollop of ricotta cheese and additional grated Parmesan if desired.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Tortellini, Cheese, Spinach, Roasted Peppers, Italian, Dinner, Pasta, Garlic Sauce, Quick Meal, Stove Top

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,800 calories

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