Creamy Tortellini With Peas

Creamy Tortellini With Peas
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Creamy Tortellini With Peas a try. One portion of this dish contains roughly 15g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 297 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of peas, parmesan cheese, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook fresh spinach tortellini according to the package directions.
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2
Drain well.
3
While the pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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4
Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
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5
Add the flour and stir constantly, 30 seconds. Gradually stir in milk, then add the peas and basil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly, 3 minutes.
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6
Remove the pan from heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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7
In a large shallow bowl, toss the cooked spinach tortellini and the sauce.
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8
Serve warm.
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Quick tip: For an easy, earthy spin on this recipe, substitute 1 cup sliced mushrooms for the onion.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In15 m.
Servings4
Health Score4
Dish TypesSide Dish
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