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MIKEY'S CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



Mikey's Cheese Tortellini With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce image

I came up with this easy time-saver when I was trying to expand my picky son's palatte, and he still loves it. I've also served it to my non meat eating niece, who kept picking out the red peppers and she loved it as well.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs cheese tortellini, prepackaged (or approximate. the large one plus a small is what I usually use)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion
1 (10 ounce) jar red peppers (or 3 red peppers, roasted and peeled)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with hot water and set to boil on stove/cooktop.
  • Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large deep pan, and dice the onion while the oil heats.
  • Add the onions to the pan and stir occasionally -- at the same time dice the red peppers.
  • When your hot water is at a boil, add the tortellini and set a timer.
  • Add the red peppers, crushed peppers and dried basil to the onions, stir, and let saute gently for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and basil to the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it reduce. If you use fresh basil, add it a minute before serving.
  • Drain tortellini well, and put back in the pot and cover. Check the sauce for desired consistency.
  • Add sauce to the tortellini, plate and serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS



Tortellini Pasta Salad with Peas and Roasted Red Peppers image

Toss cheese-filled tortellini with a creamy dressing to make this veggie pasta salad rich and satisfying.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the red peppers, onion, and Parmesan to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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