Three-Cheese Tortellini

5 servings

1 package (7 oz) dried cheese-filled tortellini
¼ c. butter
½ c. chopped bell pepper
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
¼ c. flour
¼ t. pepper
1 ¾ c. milk
½ c. shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
½ c. shredded Swiss cheese
¼ c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Cook tortellini as directed on package. Drain. Heat butter in 3 qt. saucepan over med heat. Cook bell pepper, shallots and garlic in butter about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in mozzarella and Swiss cheese until melted. Add tortellini and stir until coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

This is another of my 'go to' quick and easy dishes. You can add chicken for those of you whose hubbies refuse to eat vegetarian :) If you want to add more to it but keep it vegetarian try it with red bell pepper and artichoke hearts - yum!