Peas & Cheese Tortellini

This is Italian comfort food to me!  For a change, you can stir in some chopped, cooked ham if you want something a little heartier.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  frozen cheese tortellini
• 1  cup  frozen peas, thawed
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 5  scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced separately
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 2⁄3 cups milk
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
•  additional parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook the tortellini until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, add the peas, butter and scallion whites to another large saucepan and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the scallion greens and season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir the tortellini and 1/3 cup cheese into the sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 serving bowls and sprinkle with more cheese.