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Easy Garlic Alfredo Tortellini

So simple, so easy, and just amazingly creamy. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 min from start to finish!

Ingredients
  • 1 9-ounce package refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, or more, as needed
  • ½ cup half and half*
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain well.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk and half and half, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in cheeses until melted, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in tortellini and gently toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.