Cheese Tortellini Cauliflower Spinach Marinara
Created by dienia b on June 28, 2024
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 9m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #43048
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cauliflower florets (2 bags)
- 18 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounces baby spinach (2 packages)
How to Make
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Step 1: Fill large pot halfway with hot water, cover and bring to boil.
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Step 2: Uncover then add cauliflower, tortellini and salt, stir for a few seconds.
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Step 3: Cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes.
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Step 4: In separate large pot over medium heat, stir marinara sauce, cream, basil and black pepper to combine and bring sauce to simmer.
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Step 5: Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened, 3-4 minutes; don't boil.
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Step 6: When sauce has thickened, add washed spinach to pot in handfuls, waiting for spinach to wilt slightly before adding next handful.
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Step 7: Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
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Step 8: When cauliflower and tortellini are done, drain and add to pot with creamy marinara adding 1/2 cup pasta water cook until thickened.
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Step 9: Season to taste.