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Cheesy Tortellini in a Creamy Sauce Recipe

Cheesy Tortellini in a Creamy Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2-2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 green onions, sliced thinly
2 tbsp flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts in brine, drained, chopped
1/4 cup pimiento, from jars, diced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or romano or try half parm
12 oz fresh cheese tortellini (or 1 lb dry )
salt and pepper
parsley (to garnish , or dill leaves)

Directions:

Place the olive oil and butter in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the garlic, sliced green onions and napa cabbage. Saute 5 minutes.
Whisk the flour into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, then the milk and creme fraiche. Heat till mixture just starts to bubble.
Season with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
Stir in pimientos, artichoke hearts, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in boiling salted water about 7-9 minutes(use directions on pkg.). While the tortellini is cooking, if the sauce starts to get too thick, add a little more milk to thin.
Drain the tortellini, toss with the vegetable/cheese sauce. Sprinkle over parsley to garnish. Serve ritht away and pass additional cheese. Enjoy!
Note:.
If you like, add some chopped chicken to please the meat eaters, and turn this into a main dish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	445.22 Kcal (1864 kJ)
Calories from fat	214.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.79g	37%
Cholesterol	56.02mg	19%
Sodium	896.82mg	37%
Potassium	262.52mg	6%
Total Carbs	39.55g	13%
Sugars	4.29g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	10%
Protein	18.54g	37%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	8%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	354.8mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	197.97 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.58g	37%
Cholesterol	24.91mg	19%
Sodium	398.78mg	37%
Potassium	116.73mg	6%
Total Carbs	17.58g	13%
Sugars	1.91g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	10%
Protein	8.24g	37%
Vitamin C	2mg	8%
Iron	1.1mg	14%
Calcium	157.8mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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