tortellini with four-cheese alfredo sauce

Name: TORTELLINI WITH FOUR-CHEESE ALFREDO SAUCE
Prep time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) tortellini; 6 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 pinch(es) nutmeg; 1/2 cup(s) grated mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup(s) cubed taleggio cheese; 1/4 cup(s) mascarpone cheese; 6 cup(s) baby spinach; - salt and pepper to taste

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 9, 2014

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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Tortellini with Four-Cheese Alfredo Sauce

prep time 20 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

1 pound tortellini
6 tablespoons butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cubed taleggio cheese
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
6 cups baby spinach
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make tortellini with four-cheese alfredo sauce

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, add 1 pound tortellini pasta and cook as the label directs, stirring occasionally.

Step 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.
Step 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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