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fresh cheese tortellini frozen peas unsalted butter flat leaf spinach tomatoes lemon zest lemon juice salt
Viewed: 61 - Published at: 6 years agoIngredients
- 1 lb fresh cheese tortellini or 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small bunch flat-leaf spinach, thick stems removed
- 1 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
- 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 brown (2-3 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).
- Drain the tortellini and peas.
- Add the tortellini, peas, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the skillet and toss to combine.
