Pesto Pepper Tortellini
Description
Try this creamy, basil-infused dish for two. Strips of sweet red pepper are sauteed with garlic, cooked with cream and enriched with walnuts, basil and onion. Serve warm over cheese tortellini.
Ingredients
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19 ounces cheese tortellini
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1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup butter
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup ground walnuts
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2 teaspoons dried basil
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion
Directions
1
Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until pepper is crisp and tender. Stir in cream and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add walnuts, basil and onion and heat through.
3
Drain tortellini, add to sauce and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite garnish.