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
Cook fresh spinach tortellini according to the package directions.
While the pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
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.
Remove the pan from heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
In a large shallow bowl, toss the cooked spinach tortellini and the sauce.
Quick tip: For an easy, earthy spin on this recipe, substitute 1 cup sliced mushrooms for the onion.