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 peopleCategories: 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
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Cook tortellini according to package directinons, omitting salt and fat.
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While tortellini cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper, saute 30 seconds.
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Add tomatoes, broth, basil, salt and baby spinach to pan; cook 2 minutes or until baby spinach wilts. Stir in tortellini, cook 1 minute.