Totellini with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

(from lilpurpleflower’s recipe box)

Fat: 7.4 g
Protein: 11.6 g
Carb: 34.8 g
Calories: 254
Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups

Source: Cooking Light

Serves 4 people

Categories: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 oz) package fresh three cheese tortellini
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 2 tsps bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fat-free, less sodium chicken broth or vegatable broth
  • 1 tblsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 (6 oz) package fresh baby spinach

Directions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directinons, omitting salt and fat.

  2. While tortellini cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper, saute 30 seconds.

  3. Add tomatoes, broth, basil, salt and baby spinach to pan; cook 2 minutes or until baby spinach wilts. Stir in tortellini, cook 1 minute.

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