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                      Tortellini and Spinach Stew

Recipe By     : Meatless Dishes in Twenty Minutes
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Stews

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  9      ounces        tortellini, cheese-filled -- fresh, uncooked
  2      cups          spinach leaves -- packed
  2      medium        tomatoes -- or 4 plum tomatoes
  2      tablespoons   olive oil
  2      teaspoons     garlic -- minced
  1      cup           chicken broth -- or beef or vegetable
  2      tablespoons   fresh basil -- minced, or 1 tsp dri
    1/3  cup           Asiago cheese -- grated or Parmesan c
                       Freshly ground black pepper for garnish

Cook tortellini according to package directions.  While tortellini is
cooking, remove stems from spinach leaves and set aside.  Seed and chop
tomatoes and set aside.  Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium high

heat.  Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Add broth and boil gently,
uncovered, for 5 minutes.  Add spinach, tomato, and basil and heat through

just until spinach wilts.  Drain tortellini and add to skillet.  Cook for
1 minute or until hot.  Sprinkle with cheese and serve with pepper.







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