Here's that 'tortellini' recipe I made at BrickFair! This way, it's easier to share.

 

 

Prep time: 5 minutes (they lie)

Cook time: 20 minutes (they still lie)

Serves: 4 (yet another untruth)

 

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. penne or ziti pasta, uncooked ----> You can substitute or mix in any noodle you like, including elbow (macaroni) noodles and Tortellini (I like the Buitoni brand 3-cheese tortellini.)
• cups (8.0z) spinach leaves (torn, baby, or large, all of them are fine) (frozen spinach works GREAT and is a lot cheaper than fresh, btw)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (more to taste)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 large tomato, diced (more to taste)
• 1 3/4 cups (7 oz) shredded Mozzarella cheese (or your favorite shredded cheese)

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding spinach to water during last minute of cooking, stirring until wilted. (If you can't fit the spinach into the pot with the noodles, you can cook the spinach in another pot [small amount of water, cook until wilted], then add it to the strained noodles.)

 

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a simmer; cook 4 minutes.

 

*Drain pasta and spinach; add to skillet, tossing well. simmer 2 minutes, tossing frequently. Stir in tomato; heat through. Season with salt to taste. (Doesn't need any! : P) Transfer mixture to four shallow pasta bowls; top each serving with 1/4 cup cheese. Immediately toss pasta with two spoons until cheese melts. Top each serving with remaining cheese. Serve with freshly ground black pepper (optional).

*That's not how I do it. I drain the pasta and spinach, and put them together in a large serving bowl. Then I add the olive oil/garlic/broth and mix. I add the diced tomatoes next, because they're refreshing when not cooked to death. I put the mozarella on last and stir it up; the people can serve themselves.

 

 

Notice that if you want meat, you can easily chop chicken or use a meat-filled tortellini. Also notice that this can be a vegetarian meal, if you use a chicken broth substitute.