Tortellini Spinach Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1 Onion-medium, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. dried basil

1 Tbsp. sundried tomatoes, chopped

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

2 14 oz. cans diced, crushed tomatoes

2 qts. Chicken or vegetable broth

1 lb. pkg. fresh or frozen tortellini

Salt and pepper to taste

10 oz. fresh chopped spinach or bag frozen spinach

½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe instructions:

1.     In large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion & garlic stirring often until onions are translucent, about 7 minutes.

2.     Add basil, sun dried tomatoes & brown sugar, continue cooking 2 more minutes Add broth & canned tomatoes turn heat to high & bring to a boil.

3.     Add tortellini and cook according to the package. When tortellini is almost done, add spinach.

4.     Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish each serving with Parmesan cheese.

I usually won't post something that is unhealthy but I almost had a heart attack when I thought I had lost this recipe. I substitute a lot of the ingredients for healthier one's even using my own bread recipe for the roll but I am posting this as is so I don't lose the original. It's going to be a surprise for Valentine's day for my husband! He's gonna love it!

Family's Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

Bread

1 cup warm milk

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup Butter, softened

1 egg

1 tsp salt

4 cups bread flour

1/4 instant pudding mix

1 tbs sugar

1 Tbs active dry yeast

Filling

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

2 tsp ground cinnamon

Frosting

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 tsp milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Mix bread ingredients in order of recipe. Let sit for 5 min. Roll onto a lightly floured surface in a 17X 10 inch rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with the long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into  21 slices. Place 12 slices, cut side down, in a greased 13X9 inch dish pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 350 for 20-25 min or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 min. In a mixing bowl, beat frosting ingredients. Frost while warm. Makes 21 Rolls