TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BABY PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
• Sauté until golden brown.
• Next add the vegetable stock followed by the heavy cream.
• Reduce liquid for six or seven minutes.
• Next add the cornstarch and water mixture.
• Keep stirring sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken slightly.
• Sauce won't be too thick, but will coat the back of a spoon.
• Next add the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and the salt and pepper to taste.
• Add red pepper strips, and peas to the warmed sauce.
• Boil tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain, and toss with sauce, peppers and peas,.
• I like to cook pasta in sauce over the heat for 1-2 minutes and then serve.