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Spinach-Artichoke Cheesy Tortellini

If you like those spinach and artichoke dips you get on the appetizer menu in restaurants, you’re gonna LOVE this!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

1

10-ounce box frozen spinach

2

tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), twice around the pan

1

tablespoon unsalted butter

3

garlic cloves, chopped

1

small onion, peeled and halved

2

tablespoons all-purpose flour

1

cup chicken stock

1

cup heavy cream

1

/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (eyeball it)

1

14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped

A couple of handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese

Salt and black pepper

1

pound cheese tortellini or flavored tortellini, such as wild mushroom

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Microwave the spinach on high for 6 minutes to defrost.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.

    Step 4

    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.

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