Rich & Creamy Tortellini
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
“This simple recipe mimics one of my favorite menu items at a local Italian restaurant. Now we can enjoy this delicious dish without going out.” —Molly Seidel, Edgewood, New Mexico
Ingredients
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1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or ravioli
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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4 teaspoons butter
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4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup 2% milk
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1 jar (15 ounces) marinara sauce
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4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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3.
Add marinara sauce, cream cheese, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is heated through. Drain tortellini; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup tortellini with 1/2 cup sauce: 434 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
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