Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Spinach Tomato Tortellini

Personally one of the better dinners I have made recently.

Ingredients:
1(20oz) pkg of three cheese tortellini...I found this with the canned biscuits at my grocery store
2 tbsp of butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp onion powder
1 1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 (14.5oz) can petite diced tomatoes(undrained)
1 1/2 cups(packed) chopped fresh spinach
3tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp chopped oregano
salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions
2. In large and deep saucepan, melt better over medium heat, add garlic and saute for 30 seconds then add flour and onion powder cooking for one more minute while constantly stirring. While whisking slowly pour in milk and cream until smooth.
3. Cook until mixture begins to simmer, then add tomatoes, spinach, basil and oregano. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Cook several more minutes till sauce has thickened and spinach has wilted. Add parmesan cheese as desired and warm until melted, then remove from heat.
4. Toss cooked and drained tortellini with sauce mixture.