SPICY TORTELLINI

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Spicy V8 juice is the surprise ingredient behind this savory Test Kitchen creation. Tortellini takes a cue from stew and is served up in a sauce that's brimming with flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 cup dried cheese tortellini
Shredded Asiago cheese, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and garlic until tender., Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into celery mixture. Add the V8 juice, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add tortellini. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with Asiago cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.