Corn Tortellini Toss Recipes

TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add pork, salt, basil, lemon-pepper and dried marjoram; cook and stir until pork is browned. Add vegetables; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes. , Drain tortellini. Add to meat mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

CORN TORTELLI WITH TARRAGON BUTTER

Steps:

• For the Corn Tortelli:
• Begin by rolling out the pasta dough. Sprinkle a baking sheet with cornmeal and set aside. Cut a piece of the dough off the ball and shape into a rectangle about the size of a deck of cards. Cover the remaining dough with plastic wrap until you are ready to use it. Roll the rectangle of dough through the widest setting of the pasta machine a few times until it is smooth. Then roll it through the remaining settings to the thinnest setting. Sprinkle the sheet lightly with cornmeal, gently fold, place on the cornmeal-lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Continue rolling out the rest of the pasta.
• Next, in a medium bowl mix together the drained creamed corn, mascarpone cheese, goat cheese, tarragon, and pepper. Stir to combine and set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and set aside.
• To form the tortelli, place a sheet of pasta on a dry work surface. Using a pastry brush dipped in the egg wash, brush the entire sheet of fresh pasta. Place rounded teaspoons (about 1 ounce) of the corn filling on the pasta sheet, about 2 inches apart. Carefully place another sheet of pasta over the mounds, smoothing out any air pockets and firmly sealing the pasta around the filling. Using a scalloped pasta cutter (or a sharp knife) cut the pasta into small squares. Transfer the Tortelli to the cornmeal-lined baking sheet. Continue forming the remaining tortelli.
• To make the Tarragon Butter: In a medium bowl, gently mix together all the ingredients.
• To serve, place the Tarragon Butter in a large serving bowl. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until they float, about 2 minutes. Drain pasta, using a large mesh strainer or slotted spoon, into the bowl with the Tarragon Butter. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve immediately.
• Place the flour in a food processor. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the salt and olive oil to the eggs and stir to combine. Add the egg mixture to the food processor. Pulse to combine the ingredients, scraping down the sides once or twice. Continue, with the machine running, until the liquid is evenly distributed, about 1 minute. The dough should stick together if pinched between your fingers. The dough will be cornmeal-yellow in color. Some of the dough will be sticking together, but it will not form a single ball.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Press the dough into a ball and knead gently until the dough is smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Roll out the dough to your desired shape.

EASY TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion, zucchini and garlic in oil three minutes, until onion is translucent. Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, sugar, Italian seasoning, wine and pepper sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and stir in corn and Parmesan. Simmer 30 minutes.
• Stir in tortellini and simmer 10 minutes more, until pasta is tender.

SUMMER GARDEN TORTELLONI

Steps:

• Cook tortelloni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) according to package instructions.
• While tortelloni boils, cook garlic, prosciutto, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop tomatoes.
• Combine corn mixture and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain tortelloni and add to vegetables along with reserved cooking water and basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.

TASTY TORTELLINIS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions--al dente.
• While tortellini is cooking, prepare marinade. Combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, chopped parsley, onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Pour marinade over tortellini, add olives (and optional ingredients, see above) and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add Parmesan and some fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve with toothpicks.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH TOMATOES AND CORN

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

TORTELLINI WITH CREAMED CORN AND BACON

Steps:

• Cook macaroni/tortellini in large pot of boiling water until tender, but still firm to bite.
• Preheat broiler.
• Butter a 13 x 9 casserole dish.
• Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
• Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Add mushrooms to the skillet (with bacon drippings).
• Sauteed until golden, about 6 minutes.
• Add shallots and garlic and saute about 5 minutes (until golden).
• Add macaroni, cream, and corn and toss until sauce coats macaroni, abut 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, and bacon.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Broil until brown, about 3 minutes (don't let burn).

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CORN

Steps:

• Boil the tortellini until done. Drain, then rinse in cold water and drain again well.
• Mix tortellini with corn and lemon peel.
• Beat lemon juice and olive oil together, pour over the tortellini and toss gently.
• Add basil, tomato pulp, sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate briefly before serving.

TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper.
• Cook and stir 7 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Toss with tortellini and parmesan cheese.

TORTELLINI-CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Stir in water; heat to boiling. Stir in tortellini and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 13 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• Rinse pasta in cold water drain and place in a serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients toss gently. Cover and chill before serving. From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.