Low Fat Baked Tortellini Recipe

Low Fat Baked Tortellini Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups 1% milk, heated
• 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini, or frozen , preferably low-fat
• 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly oil 4 individual gratin dishes or a 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
3. Put a pot of water on to boil for cooking pasta.
4. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
5. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add hot milk and bring to a simmer, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup fontina and nutmeg, stirring to melt cheese.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Transfer to a large bowl.
10. Meanwhile, cook tortellini in boiling salted water until al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
11. Drain and rinse well.
12. Toss with cheese sauce.
13. Divide tortellini among prepared dishes.
14. Top with remaining 1/4 cup fontina.
15. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
16. Sprinkle evenly over gratins.
17. The gratins will keep, covered, in the refrigeratorfor up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
18. Thaw in the refrigerator before baking.
19. Bake gratins for 15 to 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
20. Serve immediately.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS.

1. Calories per serving; 27 grams protein; 14 grams fat 4 grams saturated fat; 68 grams carbohydrate; 1 mg sodium; 64 mg cholesterol; 1 gram fiber
2. Italian Name: tortellini Gratinati

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