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August 8, 2011
Parmesan-Cream Tortellini
Pasta
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
10 minutes“A pot of fresh herbs growing on your windowsill or deck is economical and pretty, too. A sprig of fresh basil will root in water in a few days and provide fresh leaves to flavor your favorite dishes.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 14 ounces frozen tri-color tortellini
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
Directions
1
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Place tortellini in a serving bowl.
2
Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in flour until smooth.
3
Return pan to heat. Stir in half-and-half and Parmesan. Cook, stirring continually, until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes.
4
Pour sauce over tortellini. Top with basil.
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Cookin' xpress!
Cookin' xpress!
You can save time by using fresh tortellini, which usually takes 2 to 3 minutes to cook.
Great Pairings
Green Beans in Dill Sauce
Grandma used frozen whole green beans for this recipe once in awhile. She'd just thaw them and skip the first step. They tasted just as good to us!
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