Creamy Tortellini with Peas
A simple white sauce with Parmesan cheese covers your choice of tortellini, paired with onions and peas. It doesn’t get easier or more comforting than this.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 597kcal
Ingredients
- 9 ounces tortellini
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely chopped onion or 1 & ½ tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to the package directions. Drain well.
- While the pasta cooks, melt unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Add the flour and stir constantly, 30 seconds.
- Gradually stir in milk, then add the peas and basil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, and stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- In a large shallow bowl, toss the tortellini and the sauce. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1133mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1281IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 4mg
