Ingredients

For tortellini :

• 1 cheese tortellini package (20 oz.).
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• 1 lb. thin beef strips.
• 1 chopped green bell pepper.
• 1 chopped onion.
• 2 minced garlic cloves.

For the sauce :

• 2 tablespoons butter.
• 2 tablespoons plain flour.
• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cups grated provolone cheese.
• ½ cups grated parmesan cheese.
• Pepper and salt to taste. 

Instructions:

Prepare the tortellini:

• Prepare the tortellini to be ready for cooking following the package instructions.

Follow with the beef & vegetables:

• Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the sliced beef and cook until it changes color and - turns brown. Lift from the frying pan and allow to rest.
• Chop the bell pepper, onion and minced garlic, add them to the same frying pan. Cook until the vegetables get soft. Lift from the pan after 5 to 7 minutes and set aside with the beef.

the provolone sauce:

• Butter: Using a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Roux: To form a roux, whisk the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Milk: Grab a whole milk, and whisk it a little at a time until it bubbles.
• Cheese: Mix the grated provolone cheese and parmesan until melted. Season with salt and pepper until it reaches the desired level of flavor.

Blend the mixture & serve:

• Put the cooked tortellini, beef and vegetables into the cheese sauce. Delicately stir to blend well.
• Place the cheese tortellini to a serving plate. Preferably warm.

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