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Tortellini Primavera with Garlic-Cream Sauce

Name: Tortellini Primavera with Garlic-Cream Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli; 0.5 red bell pepper, diced; 0.5 yellow bell pepper, diced; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 0.75 teaspoon dried basil; 0.75 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.25 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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A light cream sauce featuring vegetables gives ordinary cheese tortellini a nice change of pace. Quick, too!

Recipe by Avon- status quo PRO

Published on May 3, 2019

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

19 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon dried basil
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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 the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add broccoli, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onions, and garlic; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Combine half-and-half and cornstarch in a bowl; add to broth mixture. Cook until sauce has slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes and mix well.
Pour sauce over cooked tortellini and toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

398	Calories
18g	Fat
46g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 398
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 9g	44%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 642mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 29mg	146%
Calcium 108mg	8%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 170mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.