Spinach-Artichoke Baked Tortellini tastes like your favorite dip in pasta form.
Author: Delish/Photo credits to delish.com
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
2 (9-oz.) packages cheese tortellini
3 tbsp. butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 c. milk
1¼ c. shredded mozzarella, divided
¼ c. freshly grated Parmesan
Juice of ½ lemon
1 (10-oz.) package frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed of excess water
1 (15-oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until almost al dente, about half the time called for on box. Drain.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and stir until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Slowly add milk and whisk until no lumps remain.
Add ½ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes. Add spinach and artichokes, stirring until well coated. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Add cooked tortellini and toss to combine. Pour pasta into a large baking dish and top with remaining ¾ cup mozzarella.
Bake until cheese is melty and sauce is bubbly, 20 minutes.
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