Rosemary Garlic Tortellini Alfredo
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Easy, creamy, garlicky, 30-minute dinner with cheese tortellini and a lightened-up, homemade, flavorful Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 to 12 ounces) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons STAR Olive Oil with Fresh Rosemary
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup skim milk
- 3/4 cup freshly-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.
If sauce is too thick for your liking, or not enough, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Rosemary Garlic Tortellini Alfredo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 549mg23%
Potassium 128mg4%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 410IU8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
Calcium 287mg29%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keywords: easy pasta dinner, easy vegetarian meals, vegetarian dinner