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Spinach and Feta Cheese Tortellini
Tortellini in a spinach and feta sauce with plenty of fresh herbs! (aka Spanakopita mac and cheese)
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Melt the butter in a large, oven safe, saucepan over medium heat until it foams and starts to brown a little.
butter4 tablespoons
2
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds.
garlic, chopped3 cloves
3
Sprinkle in the flour and cook until it starts to brown a little, about a minute.
flour (rice flour for gluten-free)4 tablespoons
4
Add the milk and cook until it thickens, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
milk3 cups
5
Mix in the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
6
Add the parmesan and mozzarella and cook until it melts into the sauce.
mozzarella, shredded1 cup
7
Mix in the spinach, feta, dill, parsley, green onions.
spinach (thawed frozen or wilted fresh)10 ouncesfeta, crumbled1 cupdill, chopped1 tablespoonparsley, chopped1 tablespoon
8
Mix in the tortellini, sprinkle on the mozzarella and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted and the sides are bubbling, about ⏱️ 15 minutes.
mozzarella, shredded1 cup
Nutrition Facts
calories
Calories 611
fat Content
Fat 32g
fiber Content
Fiber 2g
sugar Content
Sugars 8g
sodium Content
Sodium 948mg
protein Content
Protein 30g
trans Fat Content
Trans 0.2g
cholesterol Content
Cholesterol 120mg
carbohydrate Content
Carbs 50g
saturated Fat Content
Saturated 19g
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