Ingredients

  • 1 pound cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs

Method

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat broiler.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook until smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in milk, then add garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and just begins to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup Cheddar and the Parmesan.
  • Discard garlic.
  • Stir in tortellini and parsley until well mixed.
  • Transfer mixture to shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole.
  • Combine remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar and the bread crumbs in small bowl; sprinkle on top of casserole.
  • Broil 1 to 2 minutes, until topping is golden.