Tortellini in Creamy Tomato Sauce with Spinach and Mushrooms
Get ready for a taste sensation! Tortellini with fresh spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich tomato sauce is sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- FOR THE TORTELLINI
- 1 package of cheese-filled tortellini you can use fresh or dried
- ¼ onion
- 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 tablespoon oil
- FOR THE CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE
- 2 tomatoes
- ⅓ bell pepper
- ¼ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions
- Sauté the mushrooms and onion:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and onion, cook until they're tender and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Season with paprika, salt and pepper to taste.
- Make the creamy tomato sauce:
- Add 1/4 onion, 1/3 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes and 2 garlic cloves to the food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add the tomato sauce:
- Add the tomato sauce and 1 tbsp sour cream to the mushroom and onion. Stir well to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- Combine the tortellini and sauce:
- Add the cooked tortellini and spinach to the creamy tomato sauce and toss until well coated.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the tortellini hot, topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
This tortellini in creamy tomato sauce with spinach and mushrooms is a comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of cheese-filled pasta, sautéed mushrooms, spinach and rich tomato sauce is a match made in heaven.
Give it a try tonight and enjoy every bite!