Vegetable Tortellini with Cheese Sauce

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Pasta, whether dry or fresh, is one of the dishes most widely enjoyed by people of all ages, including children who often have more difficulty when it comes to eating. Thanks to its neutral flavor, pasta allows for various combinations, transforming it into a simple dish with endless variations. Today's...

Vegetable Tortellini with Cheese Sauce recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
30min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion of tortellini with cheese sauce)
  • spinach tortellini
    spinach tortellini
    400g
  • medium onion
    medium onion
    1
  • heavy cream
    heavy cream
    400mL
  • blue cheese
    blue cheese
    200g
  • grated Parmesan cheese
    grated Parmesan cheese
    100g
  • butter
    butter
    1tbsp
  • olive oil
    olive oil
  • salt
    salt
  • pepper
    pepper

How to make Vegetable Tortellini with Cheese Sauce

  1. Step 1

    Peel and finely chop the onion. Sauté it in a pan with butter until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. Step 2

    Add the heavy cream to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes over low heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add the blue cheese, cut into small cubes, and mix well until the sauce is fully combined.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the sauce from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

  5. Step 5

    Cook the tortellini in boiling water with a pinch of salt until al dente.

  6. Step 6

    Drain the pasta and transfer it to a serving dish. Cover with the cheese sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

682.5kcal (34.13%)

Protein

20.0g (40%)

Carbs

40.0g (14.55%)

Sugars

3.0g (6%)

Healthy Fat

15.4g

Unhealthy Fat

30.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a smoother sauce, you can blend the blue cheese and cream together before heating.

  2. Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor.

  3. If you prefer a milder cheese sauce, substitute blue cheese with cream cheese or Gouda.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of tortellini?

    Yes, you can use any type of tortellini, such as meat or chicken-filled, depending on your preference.

  2. What can I use as a substitute for blue cheese?

    You can substitute blue cheese with cream cheese, Gouda, or any other cheese that melts well.

  3. How can I make this dish vegetarian?

    This dish is already vegetarian as it uses spinach tortellini and cheese sauce. Ensure the tortellini filling does not contain meat.

  4. Can I prepare the cheese sauce in advance?

    Yes, you can prepare the cheese sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat it gently before serving.

  5. How do I prevent the tortellini from sticking together after cooking?

    Toss the cooked tortellini with a small amount of olive oil to prevent them from sticking together.

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