Recipe: Creamy Tortellini and Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 (9-ounce) packages cheese tortellini
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ⅛ teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon white whole wheat flour
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup skim milk
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the frozen vegetables for 3-5 minutes, then add the tortellini and boil an additional 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the oil, garlic, and red chili flakes and cook until the garlic is browned but not burnt, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds. Increase the heat to medium-high and whisk in the broth and milk. Stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
4. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheese until smooth and melted. Season the sauce with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Transfer the cooked vegetables and tortellini to the skillet with the sauce, and gently stir to evenly coat.

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