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Creamy 3 cheese tortellini w/ tomatoes and spinach

Here is what you need to serve a family of 4:

1 cup of milk, 9 oz three cheese tortellini, 3-6 oz spinach, 1 cup sliced grape/cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup parmesean cheese, 6 oz cream cheese, 1/4 tsp. pepper

Step 1: Over medium heat, place 1 cup milk and 6 oz cream cheese (cubed) in a saucepan. Stir constantly until the cheese is all melted.

Step 2: Once the cheese is all melted, add 1/4 tsp. pepper and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and continue stirring

Step 3: Cook tortellini according to the package directions. Note that I used one 9 oz container for a family of 4. If you want leftovers or have more than 4 people, I would recommend using at least 12 oz.

Step 4: Wash and cut your tomatoes in half. If you are making garlic bread, this is the time to put it in the oven!

Step 5: Place spinach in with cream sauce, stir and let cook. I used about 3 oz of spinach. The original recipe calls for 6 oz, so if your family loves spinach add it all!

Step 6: Drain tortellini and place tortellini and tomatoes in saucepan to simmer with the spinach and sauce. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes. If you cook too long, the tomatoes will start to pull away from their skin. (I can't believe I forgot a picture of this step- sorry!

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!

Serves: 4

Thanks to Sarah Anne for another great dinner idea!