Taste of Home
Spicy Tortellini
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
Spicy V8 juice is the surprise ingredient behind this savory Test Kitchen creation. Tortellini takes a cue from stew and is served up in a sauce that’s brimming with flavor.
Ingredients
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2 bacon strips, diced
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1/3 cup sliced celery
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
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1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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Dash pepper
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1 cup dried cheese tortellini
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Shredded Asiago cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and garlic until tender.
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2.
Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into celery mixture. Add the V8 juice, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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3.
Add tortellini. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with Asiago cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 401 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 1293mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
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