Creamy Tortellini with Sausage, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach and Bacon!

16 oz. hot Italian bulk sausage 1/2 large onion chopped 1 large sweet potato (about 3/4 – 1 pound) peeled and cut into 1/2-1-inch cubes 3-4 garlic cloves minced 1/2 tsp EACH EACH dried parsley, dried rosemary, salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 cup half and half 1 1/2…

Parmesan Spinach Mushroom Pasta Skillet.

14 oz farfalle pasta 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 14 oz mushrooms, sliced 10 oz fresh spinach 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth (we don’t necessarily need all of it) Fresh cracked pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, optional To make…

Spinach and Mushroom Smothered Chicken.

3 cups fresh baby spinach 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 3 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 1/2 teaspoon rotisserie chicken seasoning 2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese, halved In a large skillet, saute the spinach, mushrooms, onions, and pecans in oil…

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi (One-Pan, 20 Minutes)

Mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz mushrooms crimini salt and pepper Gnocchi 16 oz potato gnocchi ½ cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 4 cloves garlic minced ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or more 5 oz fresh spinach ¼ teaspoon salt to taste coarsely ground black…

CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP WITH PASTA AND SPINACH.

1 lb cooked shredded rotisserie chicken 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced celery 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 cup cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and…

Crock Pot Spinach Tortellini Soup.

12 oz cheese tortellini 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 cups fresh spinach chopped 2 cups heavy cream Place the tortellini, crushed tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth…

Creamy Spinach Chicken.

1 lb chicken breasts skinless boneless (2 chicken breasts, sliced horizontally) ¼ teaspoon salt black pepper freshly coarsely ground 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons olive oil Creamy spinach sauce 1.5 cups heavy cream 5 cloves garlic minced ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded 4 cups fresh spinach Garnish 3 tablespoons fresh thyme Sear the chicken…

Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup sweet onion diced fine 1 cup dry orzo (we used Barilla #26 size) 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano 1/4 teaspoon dry basil 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Few grinds of fresh nutmeg 2 cups baby…

SPINACH ALFREDO PASTA.

12 oz. penne pasta 2 Tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups whole milk 6 oz. cream cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 tsp salt Freshly cracked black pepper 4 cups baby spinach Bring a large pot of water to a boil to cook the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until…

Tomato Pasta Salad with Spinach.

8 ounces mini penne or regular penne pasta ½ small red onion thinly sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces, about ⅓ cup 4 large cloves garlic minced ⅓ cup olive oil ¼ cup white balsamic or traditional balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups baby spinach 2 cups grape tomatoes halved Bring a large pot of water to a boil along with 1 tablespoon of…