Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 lb Fresh cheese tortellini; 1 c Tomato; seeded and cubed
- or frozen 1/4 c Basil leaves; fresh, chopped
1/2 c Onion; chopped 1/2 ts Salt
3 Garlic cloves; minced 1/2 ts Pepper
2 tb Olive oil; or oil 1 c Whipping cream
9 oz Pkg Frozen chopped spinach; 1/4 c Parmesan cheese; grated
- thawed; Green Giant - or Romano cheese

Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain;
rinse with hot water.

Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat cook onion and garlic in
oil until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add spinach, tomato,
basil, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir
in whipping cream and Parmesan cheese; cook until mixture just comes
to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add tortellini; mix well. Cook an
additional 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with
additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Note: I sub 4 tsp dried basil for the real thing.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/4 of Recipe
Percent U.S. RDA Per Serving Calories 610 Protein 35% Protein 23 g
Vitamin A 60% Carbohydrate 40 g Vitamin C 35% Fat
40 g Thiamine 25% Cholesterol 223 mg Riboflavin 30%
Sodium 960 mg Niacin 25% Potassium 680 mg Calcium 40%
Iron 25%

Jeanine Alfano; Montauk, NY summited the recipe.

Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbook, Bake-Off 34th Contest Cookbook
Typed by Debbie Antes
Submitted By DEBRA ANTES On 12-07-94

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