PESTO PEPPER TORTELLINI

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"This is a shortcut version of a rich, creamy pasta dish I enjoyed on a vacation trip," shares Mickie Taft of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's versatile, too--serve it as an awesome meatless entree or a special side dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup ground walnuts
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped green onion or chives

Steps:

Prepare tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper in butter until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream; cook for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add the walnuts, basil and onion; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771 calories, Fat 61g fat (35g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.