Cheesy Tortellini Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
422 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesy Tortellini Pasta Recipe
Description
This recipe uses frozen or fresh cheese tortellini cooked according to package instructions, providing tender, filled pasta pockets. The sauce is made by melting butter and sautéing minced garlic briefly, then adding flour to create a roux. Milk and chicken broth are gradually whisked in to form a creamy base that thickens upon boiling.
Grated Parmesan cheese melts into the sauce, adding savory depth and a slight nuttiness. Seasonings like salt and black pepper are adjusted to taste. The cooked tortellini is folded gently into the sauce to ensure each piece is coated thoroughly. A sprinkling of fresh chopped parsley adds mild herbal freshness and visual appeal.
This dish is suitable for a comforting dinner served alone or alongside a simple green salad. It offers a rich, creamy texture balanced by tender pasta and garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp parsley chopped, fresh
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
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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