Mushroom Spinach Delight

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 package cheese tortellini
• 1 jar prepared alfredo sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups baby spinach, washed
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• freshly grated nutmeg, , optional
• parmesan cheese, to pass

Recipe

• 1 prepare cheese tortellini according to package directions; heat alfredo sauce in the microwave or in a saucepan.
• 2 meanwhile, place oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat and add garlic; saute for 30 seconds then add mushrooms to pan.
• 3 drain cooked tortellini and return to pot, pour in heated alfredo sauce and stir well; place tortellini and sauce in a preheated shallow serving bowl (rinse with very hot tap water then quickly dry).
• 4 as mushrooms are cooking, they will start to release their liquid; when this happens, add salt and pepper to taste, and basil; stir.
• 5 now add baby spinach to pan but do not stir.
• 6 let spinach steam on top of mushrooms for about 1 minute, then stir; very quickly the spinach will wilt, which indicates it's done; don't overcook.
• 7 pour vegetable mixture on top of tortellini; try to keep it in centre rather than all over top.
• 8 if desired, very lightly dust with freshly grated nutmeg; a light touch must be used or the flavour will be too overpowering.
• 9 serve immediately, with parmesan cheese on the table for those who want it.