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Creamy Parmesan Tortellini Saute

This Creamy Parmesan Tortellini recipe bathes tender cheese tortellini in a rich and creamy parmesan sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for a quick 20-minute weeknight meal.
2
20 min
TOTAL TIME
541
CALORIES
$1.42
PER SERVING
Creamy Parmesan Tortellini Saute
Ingredients
9 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Cheese Tortellini
20 oz cheese tortellini
with a ricotta filling
Unsalted Butter
3 tbsp unsalted butter
All-purpose Flour
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt
1 tsp salt
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Minced Garlic
2 tsp minced garlic
Directions
6 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Boil the cheese tortellini according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
2
Melt the unsalted butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add in the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
3
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, stirring constantly to prevent clumping, and cook for another minute on medium heat.
4
Gradually pour in the heavy cream and low sodium chicken broth into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce begins to boil and thickens.
5
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Continue stirring until the cheese melts fully.
6
Fold in the cooked tortellini into the sauce, gently stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.
Health Info
Macros
49g
CARBS
30g
FAT
19g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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