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<p>The simple version:
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<li>1 serving (meaning how much you eat, not what the package calls a serving) of your favorite tortellini per person (preferably the refrigerated kind, but frozen or dried will work)
<li>1/3 c good marinara sauce per person
<li>2 Tbsp cream (half and half or whipping cream) per person
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<li>Boil water and start the tortellini according to the directions on the package.
<li>When there's about 1 minute left on the tortellini, pour marinara sauce into bowl. Put in the microwave on high for 30 seconds.
<li>Drain tortellini. Add cream to bowl; add tortellini. Stir. Eat.
<li>Send feedback. Too creamy? Not creamy enough?
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<p>The jazzed-up version:

<p>Use this variation when you want a treat or for guests. It's richer than the quick version. It serves two.
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<li>1 small package refrigerated tortellini
<li>2 Tbsp butter or margarine
<li>2 Tbsp flour
<li>1/2 c cream
<li>1/4 c marinara sauce
<li>1 handful fresh basil, spinach, or mint (yes, this is good), chopped up
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<li>Start water for tortellini. Put butter in small saucepan and heat until it melts. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
<li>Add cream slowly, stirring constantly, until flour clumps dissolve. Turn heat to lowest setting. Add marinara sauce and herbs or spinach. Cover. Keep stirring occasionally.
<li>Cook tortellini according to instructions on package.
<li>Pour cream sauce over tortellini and serve.
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