creamy tortellini

Name: Creamy Tortellini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) refrigerated cheese tortellini (or use bagged tortellini); 2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil or olive oil; 1 package(s) vegetable soup mix; 2 cup(s) half and half cream; 1/4 cup(s) minced parsely (dried or fresh); 1/4 cup(s) shredded part skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper

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42 Pinches

Kimberly Grell

Concord, NH

Updated on Jul 13, 2011

An envelope of Vegetable Soup Mix lends flavor to the simple cream sauce that coats this rich pasta entree. I like to garnish it with additional mozzarella cheese and parsley.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini (or use bagged tortellini)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
1 package vegetable soup mix
2 cups half and half cream
1/4 cup minced parsely (dried or fresh)
1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

How To Make creamy tortellini

Step 1

Cook Tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the soup mix and cream; stir into skillet.

Step 2

Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Step 3

*TIP*: Sliced fresh vegetables, such as red peppers, cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes makes a refreshing light side dish to this pasta entree!
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