Tortellini with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

Use any flavored tortellini or ravioli in this recipe.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients

• 1  (9-ounce) package fresh three-cheese tortellini
• 2  teaspoons  olive oil
• 2  teaspoons  bottled minced garlic
• 1/2  to 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2  cups  cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4  cup  fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh basil
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1  (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

While tortellini cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and red pepper; sauté 30 seconds.

Add tomatoes, broth, basil, salt, and baby spinach to pan; cook 2 minutes or until baby spinach wilts. Stir in tortellini; cook 1 minute.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

254 (26% from fat)

Fat:

7.4g (sat 3.1g,mono 1.7g,poly 0.4g)

Protein:

11.6g

Carbohydrate:

34.8g

Fiber:

2.8g

Cholesterol:

24mg

Iron:

2.4mg

Sodium:

395mg

Calcium:

207mg