Tortellini With Spinach & Pine Nuts

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 15

Delicious Tortellini With Spinach & Pine Nuts Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

580

Sugar

15g

Fat

28g

Tortellini With Spinach & Pine Nuts is a classic pasta dish that is quick and easy to prepare. The pasta is filled with cheese and spinach and is often served with a tomato-based sauce. This recipe adds a twist to the classic dish with the addition of creamy evaporated milk and the nutty crunch of pine nuts. The dish is a perfect meal for those who want something hearty and easy to make. The spinach provides a good source of vitamins and minerals, while the pine nuts add some healthy fats and protein.

Instructions

1.	Boil water in a pot and add tortellini. Cook for about 10 minutes or according to the package instructions.
2.	In a separate pan, lightly toast the pine nuts until they are golden brown. Set aside.
3.	In the same pan, add the stir-through tomato and bacon pasta sauce and the Carnation evaporated milk. Cook this over low heat for about 5 minutes.
4.	Once the tortellini is cooked, drain the water and put it back in the pot. Add the spinach leaves and stir until the spinach is wilted.
5.	Add the tomato sauce to the pot of tortellini and spinach. Stir well.
6.	Serve hot with the toasted pine nuts sprinkled on top.

PROS

This dish is a quick and easy meal that can be prepared in just 20 minutes.

The combination of tortellini, spinach, and pine nuts creates a well-balanced and tasty dish.

The evaporated milk and spinach provide a good source of calcium and iron, respectively.

CONS

The canned pasta sauce may contain high levels of sodium, so it may not be suitable for those watching their salt intake.

This dish is relatively high in calories and may not be suitable for those on a low-calorie diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron which helps to build strong bones, prevent cancer, and boost the immune system.
Carnation Evaporated Milk provides a good source of calcium which helps to build strong bones.
The pine nuts also contain minerals such as magnesium and copper which play a key role in maintaining healthy bones and muscles.

	375 g tortellini
	185 ml Carnation Evaporated Milk
	350 g Leggos roasted tomato and bacon stir through pasta sauce
	50 g baby spinach leaves
	50 g pine nuts