Tortellini

Tortellini is often described as navel-shaped and is a small pasta pouch with various fillings. One legend states that pasta makers in Modena were inspired by the belly button of the goddess Venus. Another story claims the impetus for creating tortellini was much more practical. It apparently originally emerged as a way to boil pasta with the fillings already inside. *Source: https://matadornetwork.com/read/every-italian-pasta-explained/* Recipe: Garlic Alfredo *Source: https://damndelicious.net/2015/02/13/easy-garlic-alfredo-tortellini/*

prep time

20 min.

cook time

15 min.

servings

Tags:garlic pepper flakes food cheese

instructions

step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.

step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

step 3

Stir in cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.

step 4

Serve immediately, add salt and peper to tastke, garnished with parsley, if desired

ingredients

1 9-ounce three cheese tortellini

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

tools

large pot

measuring spoons

measuring cups

sauce pan