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Rosemary Garlic Tortellini Alfredo - Easy, creamy, garlicky, 30-minute dinner with cheese tortellini and a lightened-up, homemade, flavorful Alfredo sauce.

Rosemary Garlic Tortellini Alfredo

Katerina | Diethood
Easy, creamy, garlicky, 30-minute dinner with cheese tortellini and a lightened-up, homemade, flavorful Alfredo sauce.
Servings : 4 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 191 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 17 mg | Sodium: 549 mg | Potassium: 128 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 410 IU | Vitamin C: 0.7 mg | Calcium: 287 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg

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