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All this next week I will showcase one great recipe from my friend Jenny at The Healthified Mom. Each recipe is a spin on an existing recipe but has been “healthified” to be more health conscious and have less calories. Today’s recipe Tortellini with Tomato Spinach Cream Sauce makes 6 servings and has a total time of 27 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 T olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14.5oz) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1-1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1-1/4 c heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pkg (16oz) frozen cheese tortellini

Instructions

• In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in whipping cream and cheese and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
• While sauce is simmering, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain after cooked.
• Once sauce is thickened, toss with cooked tortellini. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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