Showing posts with label spinach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spinach. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Creamy Spinach Tortellini

This was the perfect weeknight meal.  It was quick and easy.  I didn't get home until 5:30 and about 25 minutes later we were eating a FANTASTIC dinner!

Ingredients:
  • 1 (16 oz) Bag of Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 (14.5 oz) Can of Diced Tomatoes with garlic and onion
  • 1 Cup Portabello Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 Cups of Baby Spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2  teaspoon Dried Basil 
  • 1 Clove of Garlic (minced)
  • 3/4 Cup Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package.
In a separate pot combine tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, garlic, mushrooms, and crushed red pepper and heat until bubbly.

In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, and flour.  Add to sauce pan with tomatoes.  Stir to combine.

  Next stir in the parmesan cheese.  Heat thoroughly over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer about 4 minutes as sauce thickens.  

Drain tortellini, but do not rinse.  Return tortellini to pot and top with sauce.  I didn't pour all the sauce on top I let my family top with more if they desired.  The kids like less than the adults.

I served with Cheesy Caprese Garlic Bread.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

I used to be completely against both fruit and nuts in my salad, recently I opened my eyes to the endless combinations and my taste buds are extremely happy! This salad dressing is so good the sweet and tangy flavors compliment each other perfectly.  Make sure you try this SOON!

Ingredients:
Salad
  • Fresh Spinach washed and dried
  • Strawberries cleaned and sliced
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Blue Cheese Crumbles
Dressing
  • 1/3 Cup Raspberry Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1  teaspoons poppy seeds
Place all dressing ingredients in a container or jar that can seal tightly.  Shake well.  Refrigerate about 20 minutes.  
When ready to serve, place spinach in large bowl.  Toss with dressing.  Top with strawberries, sunflower seeds and blue cheese crumbles.

Store left over dressing in sealed container in refrigerator.

This recipe was featured on our 30 Days of Dinners June Menu, Make sure to check out all of the other great recipes on this month's menu!