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Creamy Tortellini Recipe

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An envelope of vegetable soup mix lends flavor to the simple cream sauce that coats this rich pasta entree. I like to garnish it with additional mozzarella cheese and parsley.

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Creamy Tortellini Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 envelope vegetable soup mix
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 1 minute. Combine soup mix and cream; stir into skillet.
Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Add the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 263 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 561 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Tortellini in Quick Cooking May/June 2005, p37

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Reviewed on May. 04, 2013 by sueg615

My Family Loved this!

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2013 by Glamourchic

This is a family favorite in my house. It tastes as good as you would get in a restaurant and so easy to make. I did not make any changes to this recipe. Definitely a keeper!