Dinner for 5

Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Name: Creamy Spinach Tomato Tortellini
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pkg refrigerated three cheese tortellini; 3 tbsp butter; 2 cloves garlic cloves; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach; 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil; 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional); red pepper flakes (optional)

$5.59for 425 minServes 5

Cheese tortellini simmers with tomatoes, spinach, basil, and oregano in a smooth garlic cream sauce.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Pasta, 20 oz$0.10/oz typical	20 oz	$2.00Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Milk, 11 oz$0.04/oz typical	11 oz	$0.42Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Spinach, 1.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.99

Swaps

Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners Summer

Typical price

$1.40 per serving$5.59 for 4

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Ingredients

1 pkg refrigerated three cheese tortellini
3 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic cloves
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 can (14 1/2 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
3 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps

Boil the tortellini in salted water according to the package directions, then drain it.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
Whisk in the flour and onion powder, then slowly whisk in the milk and cream.
Simmer the sauce for 4 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.
Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, then cook for 3 minutes.
Fold in the tortellini and optional Parmesan, then heat for 2 minutes.