Tortellini Primavera with Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, and peas. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and bubbly.
4. Add salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add cooked tortellini and vegetables to sauce, and stir to combine.
6. Cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Interesting Facts

• Tortellini is a type of Italian pasta traditionally filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
• Primavera is a popular Italian dish made with a variety of fresh vegetables.
• Garlic cream sauce is a popular sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and garlic.