Dinner for 6

Spinach Tortellini

Name: Spinach Tortellini
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 can petite diced tomatoes; 5 oz frozen chopped spinach; 1 tsp dried basil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 package (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

$5.63for 430 minServes 6

Cheese tortellini simmers in a creamy tomato sauce with spinach, onion, garlic, and basil.

Photo: tasteofhome.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Spinach, 5 oz$0.35/oz typical	5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Heavy cream, 8.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Pasta, 19 oz$0.10/oz typical	19 oz	$1.90Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$8.45

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.41 per serving$5.63 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can petite diced tomatoes
5 oz frozen chopped spinach
1 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped onion, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt, and pepper, then simmer for 8 minutes.
Pour in the cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
Stir in the frozen tortellini, cover the skillet, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring once.
Mix in the Parmesan and cook until the tortellini is tender and hot, about 2 minutes.