Easy, creamy, garlicky, 30-minute dinner with cheese tortellini and a lightened-up, homemade, flavorful Alfredo sauce.
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 10 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Ingredients
1(9 to 12 ounces) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
2tablespoonsSTAR Olive Oil with Fresh Rosemary
3clovesgarlic, minced
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1cupvegetable broth
1cupskim milk
3/4cupfreshly-grated Parmesan cheese
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
chopped fresh rosemary or chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Prepare tortellini according to the directions on the package.
In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and cook one minute, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
Add flour and whisk to combine; continue to whisk and cook for an additional minute to cook the flour.
Slowly add broth, whisking to combine until smooth.
Whisk in milk and bring mixture to a boil.
Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened.
Stir in parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; continue to cook and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
Reduce heat to medium-low.
Drain tortellini and add them to the skillet with the sauce.
Stir to combine and continue to cook until heated through; about 1 minute.
Sprinkle with fresh rosemary or fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Sauce thickens as it stands If sauce is too thick for your liking, or not enough, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach desired consistency.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy pasta dinner, easy vegetarian meals, vegetarian dinner