TORTELLINI IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

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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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