CHEESY TORTELLINI IN A CREAMY SAUCE

Cheesy Tortellini in a Creamy Sauce image

Provided by Sharon123

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2-2 cups napa cabbage, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 green onions, sliced thinly
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in brine, drained, chopped small (or one 12 oz. bottle marinated artichoke hearts)
1/4 cup pimiento, from jars, diced
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or Romano or try half Parm and half cream cheese)
12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini (or 1 pound dry)
salt and pepper
parsley (to garnish, or dill leaves)

Steps:

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.