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tortellini with four-cheese alfredo sauce

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

Found this dreamy sounding recipe in a magazine and I had to add it to my repertoire of Italian dishes. I mean, FOUR cheeses! Recipe & photo: Food Network Magazine 08-09-14

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prep time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tortellini with four-cheese alfredo sauce

  • 1 lb
    tortellini
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 pinch
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 c
    grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c
    cubed taleggio cheese
  • 1/4 c
    mascarpone cheese
  • 6 c
    baby spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make tortellini with four-cheese alfredo sauce

  • 1
    In a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 pound tortellini pasta and cook as the label directs, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Melt butter over medium heat; whisk in cream and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer. Add cooked, drained pasta and toss, adding up to 1/2 cup pasta water if needed.
  • 3
    Stir in the four cheeses and add baby spinach. Stir until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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