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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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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 thatâs brimming with flavor. Ingredients:
2 bacon strips, diced |
1/3 cup sliced celery |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth |
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot v8 juice |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon sugar |
dash pepper |
1 cup dried cheese tortellini |
shredded asiago cheese, optional |
Directions:
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.
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.
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. Yield: 2 servings.
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