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Garlic Parmesan Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

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  • 1 19 oz bag cheese tortellini
  • 1/23/4 cup frozen peas
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • Shredded parmesan for garnish
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 3 Tbs flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 23 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, throwing in peas the last few minutes of cooking.
  2. Drain pasta and place into a medium to large bowl.
  3. To make your sauce in medium saucepan heat your butter over medium heat until melted.
  4. Add in your flour and stir for about 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in your milk until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in garlic, salt and pepper and cheese and let cook until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened.
  7. Pour over your pasta and add your crumbled bacon.
  8. Toss to coat.
  9. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan if desired.
  • Author: Dorothy Miler