Creamy Tortellini Recipe
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Creamy Tortellini

By: Janis Plourde 
"An envelope of vegetable soup mix lends flavor to the simple cream sauce that coats this rich pasta entree. I like to garnish it with additional mozzarella cheese and parsley."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 (.4 ounce) packet vegetable soup mix
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile in a large skillet, saute garlic in oil until tender. In a small bowl, combine the soup mix and cream; stir into skillet.
  2. Drain tortellini; add to cream mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add the parsley, cheese and pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by Amber A   view full review
This receipe is easy, tasty and works great as a comfort food. NOTE: Be sure and use half and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Malina   view full review
It was not the worst thing I ever ate, but something just is not right with this, and it never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Amy K.   view full review
Our family really enjoyed this; however, it was very rich and very filling. I made it a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by homeschooler3   view full review
I followed the directions as is. This is very simple to throw together. I served this with a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2010 by Mary   view full review
very good, I didn't add the tortellini to the cream. I just mixed it all together after the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by LWife26   view full review
This was pretty good, I liked the taste of the veggie soup mix, what a great idea! We will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2008 by MollyBrook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made a roux to thicken the sauce before adding the pasta. This was okay...had a little bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by Mrs. Molly   view full review
Very good and easy for a simple dinner. My husband enjoyed but to make it more filling I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by SnowFaerie   view full review
Well my husband liked it quite a bit better than I did. I thought that the vegetable taste was...

 

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