Parmesan-Cream Tortellini- E.E.C. recipe

14 oz frozen tri-color tortellini

3 Tbsp butter or margarine

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 ½ Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups half-and-half

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.  Place tortellini in a serving bowl.

Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.  Remove from heat; stir in flour until smooth.

Return pan to heat.  Stir in half-and-half and Parmesan.  Cook, stirring continually, until sauce is thickened and smooth, about 3 minutes.

Pour sauce over tortellini.  Top with basil.