Creamy Tortellini & Crab

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 cups dry tortellini
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained
• fresh ground pepper
• additional shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 bring chicken broth, minced garlic and basil to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• 2 add tortellini and continue to boil for 10-12 minutes, or until most of the broth is absorbed.
• 3 stir occasionally.
• 4 do not drain pasta!
• 5 add the half & half and simmer until most of the half & half is absorbed, about another 5 minutes.
• 6 stir frequently so the pasta doesn't scorch.
• 7 add the parmesan cheese and stir until it is melted and coats the tortellini.
• 8 add the crab meat and stir gently to mix.
• 9 top with freshly ground pepper and shredded parmesan to taste.