Pesto Pepper Tortellini Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 cup
  • Calories:
  • 771
  • Fat:
  • 61 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 35 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 199 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 449 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 42 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 16 g


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Pesto Pepper Tortellini

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"This is a shortcut version of a rich, creamy pasta dish I enjoyed on a vacation trip," shares Mickie Taft of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's versatile, too--serve it as an awesome meatless entree or a special side dish.

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup ground walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion or chives

Directions:

Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter until pepper is crisp-tender. Stir in cream; cook for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the walnuts, basil and onion; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.

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