Name: Tortellini in Broth with Spinach
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, minced; Salt and pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 6 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 6 ounces cheese tortellini; 3 ounces (3 cups) baby spinach; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)

Why This Recipe Works

For a rich, satisfying stock, we doctored store-bought broth with umami-rich soy sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Before You Begin

Our favorite supermarket tortellini is Barilla Three Cheese Tortellini.

Instructions

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add broth and soy sauce and bring to boil over high heat. Stir in pasta and cook until al dente. Off heat, stir in spinach and Parmesan. Serve.