Easy Alfredo Tortellini With Garlic For Two Food

EASY TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini. Boil 3 minutes. use a slotted spoon to remove from the pot or strain and reserve the pasta liquid for later.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in garlic for 1 minute til fragrant.
• Sprinkle flour over the melted butter and garlic and stir until a paste forms.
• Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and fully incorporated.
• Stir in salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water.
• Stir in salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese until cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
• Gradually whisk in more pasta water as needed to rich a smooth, pourable sauce.
• Taste, add salt and pepper if needed. Stir in tortellini for 2-3 minutes til hot throughout and top with cracked black pepper, parsley, and grated parmesan if desired.

EASY ROASTED GARLIC ALFREDO TORTELINI

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the 2 heads of roasted garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of Pompeian olive oil, & ¼ cup of the heavy cream. Blend until the garlic is pulverized. Into the garlic mixture, pour in the remaining ¾ cup heavy cream, heaping ¼ cup sour cream, & ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Blend the mixture for 30-60 seconds until everything is combined. The mixture will be thick & slightly lumpy, which is perfectly normal! Set the sauce aside.
• Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Add your tortellini & toss the pasta around in the melted butter to coat. Pour the sauce on top of the pasta, & stir gently to combine. Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring gently occasionally. The sauce will thicken.
• Sprinkle on ¼ cup to ½ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese (depending on your tastes), stir to combine and remove from the heat. Pour the tortellini into a serving vessel, & garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

GARLIC ALFREDO CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Boil tortellini according to package directions.
• Heat a skillet on medium low and add butter, garlic and whisk and cook until fragrant
• Sprinkle in flour and whisk until it becomes a paste.
• Slowly add in cream and milk and whisk until combined, whisk in Parmesan and salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer until thickened about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan cheese if desired

EASY ALFREDO TORTELLINI WITH GARLIC FOR TWO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling and cook tortellini per package directions; drain in a colander. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Melt the butter; add the garlic and cook, stirring, for approximately 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and red pepper flakes to make a roux, about 1 minute. Gradually add the milk and light cream (half & half), whisking continuously, until it begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Blend in the cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and nutmeg, until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add tortellini and gently stir to combine, until heated through. Serve immediately garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Yes. It is really that quick and easy. Variations Easy Alfredo Tortellini Leave out the garlic! :) Alfredo Tortellini with Ham and Peas Add ¼ cup of diced ham and ½ cup of frozen peas with the tortellini.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted., Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.