Say Cheese Tortellini

Name: Say Cheese Tortellini
Ingredients: 1 pound cheese tortellini; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 3/4 cups milk; 1 clove garlic crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground; 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded; 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped; 1 tablespoon bread crumbs

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 pound cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 3/4 cups milk
1 clove garlic crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated
2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
1 tablespoon bread crumbs

Directions

1

Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2

Drain.
3

Meanwhile, heat broiler.
4

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
5

Whisk in flour and cook until smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute.
6

Gradually whisk in milk, then add garlic, salt and pepper.
7

Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and just begins to boil.
8

Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
9

Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup Cheddar and the Parmesan.
10

Discard garlic.
11

Stir in tortellini and parsley until well mixed.
12

Transfer mixture to shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole.
13

Combine remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar and the bread crumbs in small bowl; sprinkle on top of casserole.
14

Broil 1 to 2 minutes, until topping is golden.