Tuscan Tortellini

5 minutesPrep time

12 minutesCook time

735 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1 cup

Tortellini (cheese)

1/4 cup

Red pesto

1/4 bunch

Lacinato kale

1 cup

Spinach (fresh)

1/2 cup

Cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

Stovetop, Pot (large), Knife

Step 1
Wash the kale & strip the leaves from the stem. Roughly chop the leaves & thinly slice the stems.
Step 2
Wash & halve the tomatoes.
Step 3
In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Reserve a 1/4 cup of cooking liquid. Strain the tortellini & set aside in a bowl.
Step 4
In the same pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add kale & tomatoes. Stir & cook for 1 min. Cover & steam for 2-3 more min.
Step 5
Uncover the pot. Stir in spinach until wilted, about 1 min. Add the reserved pasta water & stir.
Step 6
Reduce the heat & gently stir in the cooked tortellini.
Step 7
Turn off the heat & stir in the pesto until everything is evenly coated.
Step 8
Serve immediately in a bowl. Top with grated parmesan cheese & enjoy!