Tortellini Verde Claro

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and convenient.

Introduce the recipe and share a personal story about it.

State that the recipe serves 3 to 4 people.

Show 500 grams of fresh tortellini and mention they are filled with three cheeses.

Measure and show 113 grams of butter, stating it is salted.

Measure and show 3.5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, approximately 85 to 90 grams.

Measure and show 3.5 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese, recommending high-quality cheese.

Show 90 grams of gorgonzola cheese, explaining it can be found in supermarkets.

Measure and show 2 tablespoons of basil paste, explaining how to make it from fresh basil if desired.

Measure and show 2 cups of fresh milk, explaining that more may be needed later.

Add salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

Begin making the sauce by melting the butter in a pot over low heat.

Once melted, add the flour to the butter and mix well, cooking for about 1 minute without letting it brown.

Gradually add the milk in small amounts, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

Continue adding milk until the desired consistency is achieved, ensuring the sauce is smooth and not too thick or too watery.

Cook the sauce on medium-low heat, watching for it to thicken without forming lumps.

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