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Alfredo Basil Sauce

This is all stuff I typically have on hand except for the tortellini. The longest part is just waiting for the pasta to cook - the sauce comes together in ~10 minutes.
prep time15 minutes
cook time20 minutes
total time35 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp green onions, white part only, sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp white cooking wine
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package three cheese tortellini, 15 oz
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved, optional
  • 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

  • Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  • Roast tomatoes at 450F for 9 minutes if using.
  • Melt butter in skillet, sauté green onions for 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle flour, whisk and cook 2 minutes.
  • Pour in wine, whisk 1 minute.
  • Slowly add cream, chicken stock, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in basil and black pepper.
  • Thin sauce with pasta water if needed.
  • Fold tortellini into sauce.
  • Add roasted tomatoes.
  • Top with extra Parmesan and serve immediately.

Notes

Sauce thickens quickly, so serve right away.