ROASTED PEPPER TORTELLINI

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Refrigerated tortellini cooks quickly, but you can also use dried tortellini.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
5 Italian sausage links
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars (7 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Cut into 1/4-in. slices., Place the red peppers in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Drain tortellini. Add the tortellini, pureed peppers and pizza sauce to the skillet; stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheeses; cover and heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.