Tortellini with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

By angielaine

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.