Mushroom Tortellini with Shrimp Spinach Sauce

Here's what we had last night! Pretty simple! :) Sorry, I should add a picture but I didn't take one- I'll try to do so from now on.

Mushroom Tortellini with Shrimp Spinach Sauce

Ingredients:

1. 1 package Mushroom Tortellini (Can be any kind though)

2. 1 Can of Diced Tomatoes

3. 8-12 oz Frozen Spinach

4. 1 small can of Mushrooms or 4-6 oz. of Fresh Mushrooms (sliced)

5. ¼ lbs Frozen or Fresh Shrimp

6. 1 Small onion (chopped)

7. ¼ tspn Garlic powder

8. Pinch of salt and pepper

9. ½ tspn Olive Oil

10. ½ cup water

11. Water for boiling

This can be made with substituting what you have in your freezer or fridge. You can even leave out the shrimp completely and make it vegetarian, or substitute another protein like chicken. You can use broccoli or any other type of vegetable instead of spinach. This recipe really allows it to become several different, varying meals. I’ll make it this way today, but next time I’ll switch up some of the ingredients and it appears to be a totally different dish! :)

Steps:

1. Set pot of water on stovetop and add a pinch of salt (if desired) in order to get the water to boil.

2. In a sauté pan heat Olive oil and desired amount of chopped onions. Sauté until onions become a little translucent. Add shrimp (or other protein) and a little salt and pepper.

3. Add spinach (does not have to be thawed if previously frozen) and mushrooms. Sprinkle with garlic powder. You may also add any other herbs or spices that you like in pasta.

4. Sauté for a few minutes and then add 1 can of diced tomatoes.

5. Meanwhile, add mushroom tortellini to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions. (Normally just over ten minutes)

6. Stir the ingredients in the sauté pan occasionally to avoid burning. Add ½ cup water as needed to loosen sauce.

7. Drain tortellini and serve with shrimp spinach sauce!

That’s it! It’s super easy and tastes great! I took the leftovers to teach the next day and another teacher asked me if it was Olive Garden! :) Nope! Wayyy easy and super delicious!

You can also throw a garlic bread loaf in the oven while preparing the above recipe or butter some toast and sprinkle with garlic powder to create quick and easy garlic bread to accompany this dish!