Herbed Artichoke Cheese Tortellini Recipes

HERBED ARTICHOKE CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 2/3 cup juice; set aside.
• Drain artichokes, reserving 3/4 cup liquid; chop and set aside.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes in oil for 4-5 minutes or until onions are tender. Add the reserved tomatoes, tomato juice and artichoke liquid.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Drain tortellini; add to tomato mixture.
• Stir in the olives, salt and reserved artichokes; heat through.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the oil and butter.
• When butter melts, add garlic and grated onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the broth, then the cream and bring to a bubble.
• Season the sauce with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
• Separate spinach into pieces as you add it to the sauce.
• Stir in the artichokes and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions, about 7 minutes.
• Drain and toss with the spinach artichoke sauce.
• Serve immediately with additional grated cheese and diced tomatoes, if desired.

NUTTY CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and keep warm. In the same pan, melt butter. Stir in the tortellini, parsley and walnuts; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Microwave the spinach on high for 6 minutes to defrost.
• Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the EVOO and butter. When the butter melts and is hot, add the garlic. Using a box grater, grate the onion directly into the skillet. Sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the stock, then the cream, and bring the sauce to a bubble. Season the sauce with nutmeg and reduce the heat to low.
• Place the defrosted spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wring it dry. Separate it as you add it to the sauce. Stir in the chopped artichokes and a couple handfuls of cheese, then season the spinach-artichoke sauce with salt and pepper.
• Salt the boiling water and cook the tortellini according to package directions, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain it well and toss with the spinach-artichoke sauce. Serve immediately.

HEARTY CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. , Prepare tortellini according to package directions; stir into meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.