New Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh cheese-filled tortellini
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. flour
1 3/4 c. skim milk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
pinch of ground red pepper
3/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Preheat broiler.
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Drain.
Melt butter; whisk in flour and cook until smooth and bubbly, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in milk, then add garlic, salt and peppers.
Cook, stirring constantly until thickened and just beginning to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar and the Parmesan.
Stir in tortellini and parsley.
Transfer to shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole.
In small bowl, combine remaining Cheddar and bread crumbs; sprinkle on top of casserole.
Broil 4 inches from heat source for 1 to 2 minutes.
Serve with salad.
Makes 4 servings.