Tortellini in Parmesan Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, mozzarella, Romano or Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
2. Meanwhile, for sauce, heat milk in a medium saucepan.
3. While milk is heating, melt butter in a separate bowl in microwave.
4. Stir flour and butter together. Add mixture to milk; cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.
5. Add cheese; cook and stir until well blended.
6. Salt and pepper to taste.
7. Pour over tortellini; stir gently.
8. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.