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.