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Creamy Dreamy Tortellini Alfredo

Forget the restaurant version; enjoy this irresistibly creamy and delicious Tortellini Alfredo right at home! With easy-to-follow steps, you will be savoring this dish in no time!
5
25 min
TOTAL TIME
595
CALORIES
$1.29
PER SERVING
Creamy Dreamy Tortellini Alfredo
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Pasta Cooking Water
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
Unsalted Butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Tortellini
16 oz tortellini
frozen or fresh
Half And Half
1 1/2 cups half and half
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
2 cups shredded italian cheese blend
Directions
8 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook tortellini according to package instructions and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain.
2
Meanwhile, melt the unsalted butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
3
Slowly whisk in the half and half.
4
Add the minced garlic and black pepper.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the shredded Italian cheese blend.
6
Whisk together until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth. If needed, add the reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time to adjust the consistency.
7
Add the cooked tortellini to the sauce and gently stir until fully coated.
8
Serve and enjoy your Creamy Dreamy Tortellini Alfredo!
Health Info
Macros
38g
CARBS
40g
FAT
21g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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