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Pesto Pepper Tortellini
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
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.
Ingredients:
1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
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:
1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute red pepper in butter until pepper is crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cream; cook for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Add the walnuts, basil and onion; heat through. Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com