Cheese and Peas Tortellini

{Meatless Monday- Cheese and Peas Tortellini} 

I am a huge fan of everything in this recipe, so the combination makes me happy! It is a super simple recipe that takes about 15 minutes.

{Ingredients} 

16 oz of cheese tortellini, thawed

2 Tablespoons of butter or margarine

3 Tablespoons of flour

1 clove of minced garlic

1 Cup of heavy cream (you can substitute with regular milk for a thinner sauce)

1 Cup of milk

Salt and pepper

1 15oz can of Sweet Peas (or a smaller can if your store carries them, you need 1 Cup)

1/2 Cup of grated Parmesan cheese

{Directions}

• In a large sauce pan, prepare your tortellini according to the directions on the package
• Meanwhile, in a medium sauce pan or deep skillet combine the butter and flour over medium heat; whisk together (Congratulations, you just made something called a roux!)

• Add garlic
• Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk

• Add ¼ of a cup of Parmesan cheese to the sauce

• Bring the sauce almost to a boil to allow it to thicken
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Add the pasta and toss to coat
• Add the 1 cup of peas, or more, whatever you prefer (I like a ton of peas!)

Serve and garnish with parmesan, add garlic bread for an amazing dinner!