Creamy Tortellini with Spinach & Tomatoes

A saucy pasta dinner can be hard to find in one dish, but this Creamy Tortellini with Spinach & Tomatoes certainly does deliver.

Ingredients

• 1 lb cheese tortellini
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
• 1 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon onion flakes
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Begin by boiling your tortellini noodles until they are al dente (aka ready). Follow the directions on the package for boiling time.
2. While the tortellini is boiling, roughly chop the spinach.
3. Heat a large skillet using medium heat and put the two minced garlic into it. Saute it briefly until fragrant, about thirty seconds or so.