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Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and half of garlic; saute 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and 3/4 cup basil.
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Cook 15 minutes to blend flavors, stirring often and adding water if dry.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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(Can be made 1 day ahead.
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Chill.)
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add remaining garlic; saute; 1 minute.
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Add spinach; cook until most of liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
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Drain and cool.
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Squeeze out liquid.
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Place spinach in processor.
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Add ricotta and blend well.
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Blend in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
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Season filling to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
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Place 1 wonton wrapper on work surface.
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Brush edges with water.
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Place 1 scant tablespoon filling on 1 half.
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Fold diagonally in half, forming triangle.
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Press edges to seal.
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Overlap 2 ends together; press to adhere.
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Repeat with remaining wrappers, water and filling.
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Place in single layer on floured baking sheet.
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(Can be made 4 hours ahead.
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Cover with plastic; chill.)
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Working in batches, cook tortelloni in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
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Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowls.
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Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer.
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Spoon over pasta.
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Sprinkle with 1/4 cup basil.