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Cheesy Tortellini Pasta Recipe

Cheesy garlic tortellini pasta is covered in a delish homemade sauce, and is ready in 20 minutes! It is perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 20 oz cheese tortellini
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini according to packaged directions.
  • Melt butter in a medium sauce pan, add garlic.
  • Cook for 1 minute over medium heat
  • Add flour and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk and broth, stirring constantly. Cook until sauce boils and thickens.
  • Add parmesan cheese. Add desired salt and pepper. Continue stirring until cheese has melted.
  • Add cooked tortellini to sauce, and gently mix until coated. Sprinkle with fresh parsley

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Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 3mg