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Looking for something new, flavorful, and foreign to wow dinner guests? Look no further! Our friends at Cooking Professionally have got you covered with this vibrant dish.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 

• 2 pounds plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

 • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 

• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 

• red pepper flakes, optional, to taste 

• 3 cloves garlic, minced 

• 2 (8-ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini or 1 (19-ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini 

• 2 cups baby spinach, packed 

• parmesan cheese, freshly grated, optional, for serving 

• fresh basil, optional, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a heavy-bottomed 10-12-inch skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil until shimmering.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Cook until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high.

Step 6

Stir in the tortellini and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is plump and tender, about 3-5 minutes or according to package directions.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the spinach until it wilts, for about 1 minute.

Step 8

Serve with plenty of grated parmesan cheese.