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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This easy creation can be served as a one-dish vegetarian meal, or forget about the pasta and sauce and just serve the veggies as a side dish. This was created one night recently when I couldn't decide on dinner. Ingredients:
1 package cheese tortellini |
1 jar prepared alfredo sauce |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 teaspoon butter |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
2 cups sliced mushrooms |
2 cups baby spinach, washed |
salt and pepper |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
freshly grated nutmeg, , optional |
parmesan cheese, to pass |
Directions:
1. Prepare cheese tortellini according to package directions; heat alfredo sauce in the microwave or in a saucepan.
2. Meanwhile, place oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat and add garlic; saute for 30 seconds then add mushrooms to pan.
3. Drain cooked tortellini and return to pot, pour in heated alfredo sauce and stir well; place tortellini and sauce in a preheated shallow serving bowl (rinse with very hot tap water then quickly dry).
4. As mushrooms are cooking, they will start to release their liquid; when this happens, add salt and pepper to taste, and basil; stir.
5. Now add baby spinach to pan but do not stir.
6. Let spinach steam on top of mushrooms for about 1 minute, then stir; very quickly the spinach will wilt, which indicates it's done; don't overcook.
7. Pour vegetable mixture on top of tortellini; try to keep it in centre rather than all over top.
8. If desired, very lightly dust with freshly grated nutmeg; a light touch must be used or the flavour will be too overpowering.
9. Serve immediately, with parmesan cheese on the table for those who want it.
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