Contributed By: newfiemom
Semi-Homemade Cooking by Sandra Lee
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
2 tbl Butter
1 cup Whole milk
1/4 cup Cheez Whiz
1 pkg. (8 oz) shredded Italian blend cheese
1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
2 packages (9oz each) fresh cheese tortellini
Preparation
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add milk and bring to a simmer.
Whisk in Cheez Whiz.
Gradually whisk in shredded cheese.
Stir until cheeses melt and mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Whisk in cayenne. Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
Add tortellini to cheese sauce.
Toss to coat. Divide tortellini and sauce equally among pasta bowls and serve.
Cook's Notes
Can be made 1 day ahead. Transer tortellini and sauce to a 2 quart baking dish. Cover and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
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