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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a wonderful dish for a potluck or a picnic. The combination of tortellini, cheese, and vegetables is delicious and is a one of a kind taste. Ingredients:
1 lb tortellini cheese pasta (may be 1/2 cheese and 1/2 meat filled) |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas |
1 sweet red pepper, chopped |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 large onion, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon salt |
6 -8 drops red hot sauce |
1/4 teaspoon basil |
Directions:
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Stir in peas and red pepper during last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Drain and place in a large bowl.
4. Heat oil in a pan and cook onion until soft, add garlic, and paprika.
5. Scrape into a blender, add ricotta, tomato paste, Parmesan, salt, basil, and red hot pepper sauce.
6. Blend until smooth.
7. Stir blended mixture into pasta and pea mix.
8. Serve warm or chilled.
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