Name: Barilla® Tortellini "Mac & Cheese" with Italian Cheeses
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Package Barilla® Three Cheese Tortellini Pasta; 3 Tablespoons butter; 2 Tablespoons Onion, Small Diced; 1 ½ Cups heavy cream; ½ Cup Asiago Cheese, Shredded; ¾ Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated; ½ Cup Fontina Cheese, Shredded; 1 Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped; ½ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, Toasted with 1 Tablespoon Butter; To Taste Salt & White Pepper

Barilla^® Tortellini "Mac & Cheese" with Italian Cheeses

30 minutes

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This tortellini mac and cheese is creamy, comforting, and perfect for both kids and adults. Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini creates a flavorful and satisfying base. Asiago, fontina, and Parmigiano Reggiano melt into a smooth, cheesy sauce. A touch of onion adds depth without overpowering the dish. Finished with toasted breadcrumbs and parsley, it has a perfect balance of texture and flavor.

Macaroni & Cheese Recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

1Package Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini Pasta

3Tablespoons butter

2Tablespoons Onion, Small Diced

1 ½Cups heavy cream

½Cup Asiago Cheese, Shredded

¾Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated

½Cup Fontina Cheese, Shredded

1Tablespoon Italian Parsley, Chopped

½Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, Toasted with 1 Tablespoon Butter

To TasteSalt & White Pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

In a medium sized skillet, melt butter and gently cook the onion for five minutes over medium heat, making sure it does not turn brown.

Step 3

Add cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the cheese, then season the sauce with salt and white pepper.

Step 4

Drain pasta and toss with the cheese sauce. Garnish with parsley and toasted breadcrumbs before serving.

Three Cheese Tortellini

Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini is crafted with sheets of delicate egg pasta, then filled with a perfectly balanced blend of three flavorful cheeses— Ricotta, Emmentaler (also known as Swiss), and Italian cheese. When these three distinctive flavors are combined, they create a delightful cheese tortellini inspired by traditional Italian cuisine. Our filled pasta shapes are perfect for easy weeknight meals with a hearty pasta sauce or featured in a simple pasta salad or soup.

Shape

Tortellini

Range

Classic Blue Box

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