Creamy Basil Tortellini - Hot Lunch Recipe
2 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 250g tortellini
- 100g frozen peas
- large handful (approx 5g) fresh basil
- 165g cream cheese
- 20g grated parmesan
- 100ml milk
Method
- Preheat the food flask by filling it with hot water, adding the lid and leaving for 15 minutes. When done, pour out the water.
- Add the tortellini and frozen peas to a large saucepan of boiling water and simmer on the hob for 5 minutes.
- In the meantime make the sauce by adding the basil, cream cheese, grated parmesan and milk to a food processor or blender. Blitz until smooth.
- Drain the tortellini and peas and add them back into the saucepan.
- Pour in the sauce and cook gently for 1 minute until the sauce is piping hot.
- Transfer to the food flask and add the lid immediately to keep the food warm.