Rich & Creamy Tortellini

Name: Rich & Creamy Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Asian Appetizers, Asian Dinners, Asian Vegetarian Recipes, Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Recipes, Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or ravioli; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons butter; 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup 2% milk; 1 jar (15 ounces) marinara sauce; 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

“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

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or ravioli
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons butter
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1 jar (15 ounces) marinara sauce
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions.
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.
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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BobbysChicagoBAbe

Mar 1, 2017

I thought this was a bit bland, but my husband loved it! Plan to use it with other noodles, but I might kick up the flavor with more seasonings next time.
juliesinfort

Feb 25, 2012

YUM. This one's going in my "keep" folder. Very simple & quick. There did seem to be more sauce than needed for 9 oz of tortellini. And next time I'll start the onions with the garlic. But the flavor was absolutely wonderful.
amykrisb

Jun 4, 2011

Almost too rich for me, but my daughter really wants me to make this again!