Tortellini in Butternut Squash and Spinach Cheese Sauce
This post is sponsored by Calphalon. All opinions are my own.
This is a killer way to do an easy weeknight dinner. Butternut squash soup simmered in cheese, Italian spices, spinach pairs perfectly with fresh cheese tortellini.
I first browned some minced garlic in butter, then poured in Pacific Foods Butternut Squash soup.
I let that simmer with some oregano, basil, granulated garlic and a little salt and pepper.
Then to give things a little kick added cheddar cheese a little red pepper flakes.
I gotta give a quick tip here. During development of this recipe I first tried pre-shredded cheese when simmering this sauce. I found that this actually give the sauce a grainy texture.
Grainy is no bueno.
So use real cheese and grate it to keep that creamy smooth texture alive!
Boil 6 cups of water in a medium pot, add tortellini and boil until al dente (check packaging for times). strain and set aside.
While water is boiling, in a sauce pan melt butter and saute garlic. Stir in Pacific Foods Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, cheese, oregano, basil, granulated onion, salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in cooked tortellini and chopped spinach. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Top with red pepper flakes and serve!
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