Simple Creamy Tortellini Alfredo Food

CREAMY TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Fill a stockpot with water and let it come to a boil. Then generously salt it and add 18-20 ounces of cheese tortellini. Cook for about 3 minute
• In the meantime, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Then stir in 1 ounce of cream cheese using a whisk.
• Once the cream cheese is melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir for about 15 seconds.
• Then pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Let the cream come to a simmer, then remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan.
• Season with salt and paper to taste. Lastly, add in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.

SIMPLE & CREAMY TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add pasta; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 9 min. or until pasta is tender. (Do not drain.)
• Stir in cream cheese and peas; cook, uncovered, 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in shredded cheese and bacon.

SIMPLE & CREAMY TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Combine broth and water in saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and add tortellini.
• Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 8-9 minutes, covered.
• Add cream cheese and veggies and heat until cream cheese is completely incorporated.
• Add shredded cheese and meat and stir well.

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.

MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• 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 are tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
• Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms, and saute until tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 1/2 cups of cream, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and add drained tortellini; toss to combine. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, nutmeg, sea salt, and pepper; toss until well incorporated.
• Place the skillet over low heat and cook until Parmesan has melted and sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 2 remaining Parmesan and parsley.

CREAMY MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water and 1 tablespoon oil; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and cook until they float to the top and the filling is hot, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove vegetable mixture from the pan and add it to the bowl with the tortellini.
• Drain the excess liquid from the mushrooms from the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Stir in half-and-half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce has thickened.
• Pour the sauce over the tortellini and mushroom mixture, and toss to combine. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh thyme.

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.

FAST TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain and set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese spread, milk and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
• Stir in peas and tortellini.
• Cover and cook on medium-low heat 5 minutes or until sauce is thick enough to coat tortellini, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in ham; cook until heated through.
• Sprinkle with a dash of nutmeg, if desired.
• To reheat refrigerated leftovers, first stir in a little milk to keep it creamy.