Easy Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Easy Tortellini Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 - 1 ½ cups reserved pasta water; ⅓-½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan for topping

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
575 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Easy Tortellini Alfredo

Daniel Levine

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Easy Tortellini Alfredo for the win! What beats cheese tortellini smothered in a rich, buttery, creamy, garlicky alfredo sauce on those nights when nothing but pasta will do? This dish is an easy crowd-pleaser and sure to be a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings

18 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk I used fat free half and half
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1 - 1 ½ cups reserved pasta water
⅓-½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese see note
fresh chopped parsley and grated parmesan for topping optional

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Instructions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini. Boil 3 minutes. use a slotted spoon to remove from the pot or strain and reserve the pasta liquid for later.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in garlic for 1 minute til fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and garlic and stir until a paste forms.
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and fully incorporated.
Stir in salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water.
Stir in salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese until cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
Gradually whisk in more pasta water as needed to rich a smooth, pourable sauce.
Taste, add salt and pepper if needed. Stir in tortellini for 2-3 minutes til hot throughout and top with cracked black pepper, parsley, and grated parmesan if desired.

Notes

Pro tip: It's important to use freshly grated parmesan cheese, not pre-shredded or pre-grated parmesan which has a powder coating and does not melt and incorporate as well as freshly-grated parmesan.
Pro tip: To keep freshly cooked noodles from sticking together while I prepare the rest of the recipe, I like to toss the noodles in 1-2 teaspoons of olive oil.
Pro tip: the higher the fat content of your milk, the richer and creamier the sauce will be. For an ultra-rich and super-creamy sauce, swap out a portion of the milk for heavy cream.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 575kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1353mg (56%) Potassium 283mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 388IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 498mg (50%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 575 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	575kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	70g	23%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	1353mg	56%
Potassium	283mg	6%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	13g	26%
Vitamin A	388IU	8%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	498mg	50%
Iron	4mg	22%