Best Mikeys Cheese Tortellini With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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MIKEY'S CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



Mikey's Cheese Tortellini With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce image

I came up with this easy time-saver when I was trying to expand my picky son's palatte, and he still loves it. I've also served it to my non meat eating niece, who kept picking out the red peppers and she loved it as well.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs cheese tortellini, prepackaged (or approximate. the large one plus a small is what I usually use)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion
1 (10 ounce) jar red peppers (or 3 red peppers, roasted and peeled)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with hot water and set to boil on stove/cooktop.
  • Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large deep pan, and dice the onion while the oil heats.
  • Add the onions to the pan and stir occasionally -- at the same time dice the red peppers.
  • When your hot water is at a boil, add the tortellini and set a timer.
  • Add the red peppers, crushed peppers and dried basil to the onions, stir, and let saute gently for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil to the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it reduce. If you use fresh basil, add it a minute before serving.
  • Drain tortellini well, and put back in the pot and cover. Check the sauce for desired consistency.
  • Add sauce to the tortellini, plate and serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



Tortellini in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce image

I made this recipe up for my husband who loves roasted red peppers. You can roast your own peppers if you have a gas stove or you can broil or grill them. When you are short on time, the peppers in a jar work great.

Provided by clownes

Categories     Savory

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces tortellini
8 ounces roasted red peppers (2 whole peppers, roasted and inner removed)
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini following directions on package, drain and put in serving dish. While pasta is cooking, add drained red peppers, half and half, sour cream, corn starch, salt and pepper in blender and blend untill smooth. Heat sauce on stove top or in microwave until hot (should thicken a bit with cooking). Add to hot pasta and serve. Garnish with half cup grated parmesean cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 1448, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 19.7

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