Rich & Creamy Tortellini

By melanieroe

4 Servings
Prep: 15 min.
Cook: 20 min.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup tortellini with 1/2 cup sauce equals 434 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 637 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 15 g protein.

Ingredients

• Note: very good sauce, but need a lot more pasta (9 oz is just 2.5 servings MJB)
• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini or ravioli
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 teaspoons butter
• 4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 jar (15 ounces) marinara sauce
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Side: garlic bread

Preparation

Step 1

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. Yield: 6 servings.