Cheesy Tortellini In A Creamy Sauce Food

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• In 4 quarts of boiling water, add 1 lb. of frozen cheese tortellini. Once water comes to a boil (which could take 15 minutes), cook for 12 minutes.
• While the tortelli is cooking, heat 2 Tbls. of butter in pan (large enough to add all ingredients towards the end). Saute the mushrooms in the melted butter.
• Add the can of cream of mushroom soup and milk. Mix well.
• Now, add the cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy.
• Add the pesto sauce until blended nicely, cooking all ingredients over a medium flame.
• Add the tomatoes. Continue stirring, adding the salt and pepper.
• Now, add the cooked tortellini to the creamy mixture and coat the tortellini, stirring gently - you do not wish to break up the cooked tortellini.
• Add a splash of red wine - stir until blended. (Wine is optional, but the alcohol will burn off, and the wine flavor remains.).
• Lastly, add the grated parmesan cheese and stir gently while the flame is still on medium.
• Lower the flame to "simmer." If you have a lid for your pan, cover your pan; if not, that's fine, too -- let the tortellini and creamy mixture simmer on a low flame for 8 minutes. Your Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Pesto Sauce is ready to be served.
• Dish up into separate bowls. This dish cools quickly, so serve promptly.
• Cover leftovers and refrigerate. When re-heating, add a little milk, if desired.

CHEESY TORTELLINI IN A CREAMY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the olive oil and butter in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the garlic, sliced green onions and napa cabbage. Saute 5 minutes.
• Whisk the flour into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, then the milk and creme fraiche. Heat till mixture just starts to bubble.
• Season with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
• Stir in pimientos, artichoke hearts, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in boiling salted water about 7-9 minutes(use directions on pkg.). While the tortellini is cooking, if the sauce starts to get too thick, add a little more milk to thin.
• Drain the tortellini, toss with the vegetable/cheese sauce. Sprinkle over parsley to garnish. Serve ritht away and pass additional cheese. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• If you like, add some chopped chicken to please the meat eaters, and turn this into a main dish.

RICH & CREAMY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add marinara sauce, cream cheese, onions, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and sauce is heated through. Drain tortellini; serve with sauce.

CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and place into a 9-inch baking pan.
• Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir butter into the pan until melted; stir in flour slowly and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Pour milk slowly into the saucepan, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until sauce begins to bubble, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Remove saucepan from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour sauce over cooked tortellini in the baking pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until sauce begins to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY SPINACH TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Mix in cream cheese, parmesan, milk, mushrooms, and spinach.
• Gently mix in tortellini and cherry tomatoes with skillet contents; warm through, and serve.