Labadie Recipe Database
Name
Tortellini Primavera
Number of People
5
List of Ingredients
14 oz. reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 T all-purpose flour
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup shredded fontina cheese or 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 T chopped fresh tarragon, dill or chives or 1 tsp. dried tarragon
1/8 tsp. salt
4 cups chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots and snap peas or 16 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
16 oz. package frozen cheese tortellini
Description
Put a large pot of water on to boil.
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 ghe pan, bring to a boil and cook, sitrring 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.
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 5minutes. Drain; add to the pan with the sauce and stir to coat.
Time
25 minutes
Difficulty (1-5)
1
Notes
Per serving (about 1 1/4 cups): 424 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated, 4 g mono), 68 mg cholesterol, 55 g carbohydrate, 0 g added sugars, 14 g protein, 5 g fiber, 566 mg sodium, 321 mg potassium.
Could use a little more tarragon or chosen herb; taste for best results.
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