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Lemon Bay Tortellini with Spinach & Wild Mushrooms Recipe

Cheese tortellini take on the aromatic essence of bay leaves through a delicately infused cooking water. Briny preserved lemon, smoky bacon and earthy mushrooms round out this flavorful main course pasta.
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 preserved lemon
  • 2 McCormick® Bay Leaves
  • 1 package (12 ounces) cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups frozen leaf spinach, unthawed
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced assorted mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic, Minced
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
PREP
10 mins
COOK
15 mins
1. Remove and discard pulp from preserved lemon. Rinse peel to remove excess salt. Coarsely chop peel (about 2 tablespoons). Set aside.

2. Bring water and bay leaves to boil in large saucepot. Stir in tortellini. Cook as directed on package, adding frozen spinach during last minute of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Discard bay leaves.

3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add shallots to bacon drippings; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add oil, mushrooms, garlic and preserved lemon peel; cook and stir 3 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Add tortellini mixture and reserved cooking water; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.Test Kitchen Tip: Preserved Lemons can be easily made at home. They can also be purchased in specialty food stores and Middle Eastern markets.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 416 Calories
Fat: 24 Grams
Protein: 13 Grams
Cholesterol: 46 Milligrams
Carbohydrates: 37 Grams
Sodium: 729 Milligrams
Fiber: 5 Grams
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