Tortellini in Creamy Courgette Sauce

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

416 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

125	grams	tortellini	any filling
1	x	salt
1	each	onion	finely chopped
1	sml	courgettes	chopped
1	tablespoon	butter	or margarine
1/2	teaspoon	marjoram
75	grams	cheese	tuinkruiden kaas
125	grams	creme fraiche
1	clove	garlic	minced
1	x	black pepper	to taste

Directions

Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, prepare onions and courgette.

Melt butter in frying pan. Saute the onions till soft, about 3 minutes. Add courgette and marjoram and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Grate the cheese into a bowl. Stir in the creme fraiche, pepper, and garlic. Add the cheese mixture to the courgette. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes, till heated through.

Drain the tortellini and add to courgette mixture. Divide between two plates.

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Cheese
Pasta

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 164g

Amount per Serving

Calories 416 49% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.0g	35%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	69%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 81mg	27%
Sodium 491mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	9%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 19.0g	37%

Vitamin A	13%		Vitamin C	8%
Calcium	38%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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