Ravioli Or Tortellini With Pesto And Spinach

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 12 ounces ravioli (any flavor you like, fresh, frozen or dried- amount will differ. use comparable amount) or 12 ounces tortellini (any flavor you like, fresh, frozen or dried- amount will differ. use comparable amount)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups baby spinach, fresh (cleaned and chopped) or 5 ounces frozen spinach (cleaned and chopped)
• 10 ounces basil pesto
• 4 ounces chicken broth (use more if you desire a thinner sauce) or 4 ounces vegetable broth (use more if you desire a thinner sauce)
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded (fresh is best and use as much as you like)
• red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• pine nuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 spray a skillet with cooking spray and saute minced garlic until fragrant. add chopped fresh spinach. if using frozen defrost and add to pan. cook until wilted.
• 3 add pesto and broth to pan and cook until heated through.
• 4 plate pasta and top with sauce. top with fresh grated parmesan. add red pepper flakes if desired.