TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce image

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 1/4 lbs cheese tortellini, cooked
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped for topping
1/8 cup parmesan cheese, Freshly-grated for topping
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled crushed drained (canned)
1 chicken bouillon cube, mashed
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly-grated

Steps:

Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.9, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 1289.2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26