Cheesy Tortellini Pasta
There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, creamy bowl of pasta, don’t you think? One dish that always brings a smile to my face is Cheesy Tortellini Pasta. It’s rich, satisfying, and incredibly simple to whip up on a busy weeknight or as a comforting treat on a lazy Sunday. The delightful combination of cheese-filled…
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 20 ozcheese tortellini
- 3 tbspbutter
- 2 tspminced garlic
- 3 tbspall-purpose flour
- 1 cupchicken broth
- 1 cupmilk
- 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tspfresh parsleychopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook 20 oz cheese tortellini according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- While the tortellini cooks, melt 3 tbsp butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 tsp minced garlic to the melted butter and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 additional minute.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 cup milk, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
- Reduce heat to low, add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and stir until the cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and gently stir until the pasta is fully coated and heated through.
- Sprinkle with 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Equipment
- Pot
- Colander
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk