Creamy Tortellini

Name: Creamy Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 envelope vegetable soup mix; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 6-8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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.

Ingredients

3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 envelope vegetable soup mix
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender, about 1 minute. Combine soup mix and cream; stir into skillet.
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 the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 263 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

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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