Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

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

19 ounces cheese tortellini
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup ground walnuts
2 teaspoons dried basil
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.