Roasted Red Pepper Sauce With Cheese Tortellini Recipes

MIKEY'S CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with hot water and set to boil on stove/cooktop.
• Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large deep pan, and dice the onion while the oil heats.
• Add the onions to the pan and stir occasionally -- at the same time dice the red peppers.
• When your hot water is at a boil, add the tortellini and set a timer.
• Add the red peppers, crushed peppers and dried basil to the onions, stir, and let saute gently for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and basil to the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it reduce. If you use fresh basil, add it a minute before serving.
• Drain tortellini well, and put back in the pot and cover. Check the sauce for desired consistency.
• Add sauce to the tortellini, plate and serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the red peppers, broth, vinegar, and oil and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Let come to room temperature and store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, place red peppers and garlic in a food processor; cover and process until combined. Add the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. , Drain tortellini; toss with oil. Serve with zucchini strips and red pepper dip.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly coat the red peppers with olive oil. Grill peppers under the broiler until the skin is blackened, and the flesh has softened slightly. Place peppers in a paper bag or resealable plastic bag to cool for approximately 45 minutes.
• Remove the seeds and skin from the peppers (the skin should come off the peppers easily now). Cut peppers into small pieces.
• In a skillet, cook and stir the garlic, basil, and red peppers in 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 10 minutes, so that the flavors mix.
• Place mixture in blender (careful it is hot), and puree to desired consistency. Return puree to skillet, and reheat to a boil. Stir in the half-and-half and the Romano cheese; cook and stir until the cheese melts. Add the butter, and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes.

TORTELLINI IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini following directions on package, drain and put in serving dish. While pasta is cooking, add drained red peppers, half and half, sour cream, corn starch, salt and pepper in blender and blend untill smooth. Heat sauce on stove top or in microwave until hot (should thicken a bit with cooking). Add to hot pasta and serve. Garnish with half cup grated parmesean cheese.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini and broccoli as directed on tortellini package. Drain; return tortellini and broccoli to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, puree 1/3 cup roasted peppers in blender. Add Alfredo sauce; blend until mixed.
• Add Alfredo sauce mixture, chicken and 2 tablespoons roasted peppers to tortellini and broccoli in saucepan; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spoon into ungreased shallow 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. In small bowl, combine butter and bread crumbs; mix well. Sprinkle over top.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

ROASTED PEPPER TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage in oil over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Cut into 1/4-in. slices., Place the red peppers in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Drain tortellini. Add the tortellini, pureed peppers and pizza sauce to the skillet; stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheeses; cover and heat until cheese is melted.