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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Some of you were asking for more comfort food for a cold, rainy day, so I’m giving you just that. This creamy pasta is easy to make, and only a few ingredients are needed. It’s ready quickly so you can have dinner on the table in a flash.

Creamy garlic cheese tortellini

12 to 16 ounces cheese tortellini (you could also use cheese ravioli)

4 cups chicken broth (or water mixed with bouillon to make four cups)

1 1/2 cups water

2 tablespoons cornstarch

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

4 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper (optional)

Method:

Pour the chicken broth into a pot, and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini, and stir in. Bring back to a boil and cook for the number of minutes indicated on the packaging, then drain.

In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch and whisk until no more lumps are seen. Set aside.

In a deep sided skilled, melt the butter, and allow it to reach foaming stage. Then, add the garlic and basil. Stir in, and cook for two minutes.

Next, add the cornstarch water to the skillet, whisking as the sauce thickens. At this point, you can taste a bit of the sauce (don’t get burned!) and decide if you’d like to add a bit of salt. Do that, if you think you need it.

Finally, pour the cooked tortellini pasta into the sauce, and fold in with a spatula until all the pasta is coated with the sauce.

Serve in four to six bowls, depending on preferred portion size, and top with grated Parmesan and some black pepper. Enjoy!