Shelly's Recipe

TORTELLINI IN PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE

Category: Noodles / Pasta

1 (16 oz) pkg frozen cheese tortellini
1/3 cup butter
1 tsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, mozzarella, Romano or Monterey jack cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Cook tortellini according to pkg directions; drain. Meanwhile, for sauce, heat milk in a medium saucepan. While milk is heating, melt butter in a separate bowl in microwave. Stir flour and butter together. Add mixture to milk; cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; cook and stir until well blended. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour over tortellini; stir gently. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.