Spinach Cheese Tortellini

Earlier this week I mentioned making tortellini for the kids. Rebecca commented about adding some extras :)  So I looked up a recipe and found the perfect one. We had just received our weekly produce delivery and it included spinach and mushrooms. I don't know what came over me . . . but I cooked dinner! Donned my adorable apron mom gave me for Christmas and asked M1 to watch M2.

I used fresh spinach and tortellini instead of frozen, which the recipe calls for.

Ingredients


1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup butter

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1 large tomato, diced

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed

3/4 cup milk

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1.Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

2.Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.


It was relatively easy to make. I really don't enjoy cooking. But this is a recipe I will make again. My kids ate it up, and DH liked it--enough to take leftovers for lunch the next day. And that's saying a lot!

Enjoy your weekend :)