Best Tortellini Primavera With Gorgonzola Sauce Recipes

CREAMY TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

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A great dish to serve when you want to get a meal on the table in a hurry! You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the ham if you wish!

Provided by yooper

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 lb deli ham, cut into strips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
Add carrots, celery, chicken broth,6 and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
Stir ham and cream into carrot mixture and cook over low heat until just heated through.
Pour cream mixture over tortellini, add Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.3, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 1313.2, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 28.1

TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

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This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even quicker, use frozen chopped vegetables instead of fresh. Serve with: A green salad and whole-grain baguette

Provided by LeslieNY3912

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

14 ounces vegetable broth or 14 ounces reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 cup shredded Fontina cheese or 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chives or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, carrots and snap peas) or 16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

Steps:

1.Put a large pot of water on to boil.
2.Meanwhile, whisk broth and flour in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth mixture to the pan, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese, tarragon (or dill or chives) and salt.
3.Add vegetables and tortellini to the boiling water; return the water to a simmer and cook until the vegetables and tortellini are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain; add to the pan with the sauce and stir to coat.