Pesto Tortellini with Spinach

Ingredients

• 20 oz Cheese Tortellini
• 0.75 cup Basil Pesto
• 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbsp Pine Nuts(optional)
• 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes(optional)
• 0.25 cup Reserved Pasta Water

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes) until al dente.

3. 3

   Before draining, reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water.

4. 4

   Drain the tortellini and return them to the pot over low heat.

5. 5

   Add the fresh baby spinach to the pot; the residual heat will begin to wilt the leaves.

6. 6

   Stir in the basil pesto and the reserved pasta water to create a smooth sauce that coats the pasta.

7. 7

   Toss gently until the spinach is fully wilted and the pasta is hot.

8. 8

   Serve immediately topped with parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and red pepper flakes if desired.