Chicken Tortellini with Alfredo sauce and a side of green beans

Chicken filled tortellini (or raviolis) in a creamy alfredo sauce highlighted with tomato and spinach. Pair with a vegetable side such as green beans. A non-stick pan is recommended for the cheese sauce to make clean up much easier.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Boil 3 quarts of water and 1 Tbs of oil. Add pasta and continue on a low boil for 5-7 minutes. drain.

Step 2

In a 2qt non-stick sauce pot melt butter and cream cheese over medium. Whisk until soft. then add whipping cream. Continue whisking while this melts together.

Step 3

Add 2 cloved of pressed garlic, mushrooms, and seasonings to the cheese mix. Whisking smooth.

Step 4

Add parmesan cheese and cook on low-medium until it melts and thickens slightly. stir often.

Step 5

Heat remaining oil and garlic in a pan on medium and add spinach and tomatoes. cook until wilted, stir as needed.

Step 6

combine pasta, spinach and tomato mix, and toss with cheese mix.

Step 7

Steam green beans or side vegetable of your choice.

Step 8

Save leftovers in the refrigerator, reheat on the stove.