Cheese Tortellini With Spinach, Peas, & Brown Butter

By ltrodrigu

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 small bunch flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed (about 6 cups)
• 1 medium beefsteak tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Details

Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, adding the peas during the last minute of cooking.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spinach and tomato and cook, tossing occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the tomato begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes more.

Add the tortellini, peas, lemon zest and juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the skillet and toss to combine.