Tortellini Alfredo With Roasted Red Peppers And Baby Peas Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH CREAM CHEESE ALFREDO AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Bring the milk, cream cheese and Parmesan to a simmer in a large saucepan, whisking vigorously until the cream cheese is dissolved and the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Stir in the peas, remove from the heat, and stir in the ham.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with additional Parmesan, and serve hot.
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TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND BABY PEAS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
• Sauté until golden brown.
• Next add the vegetable stock followed by the heavy cream.
• Reduce liquid for six or seven minutes.
• Next add the cornstarch and water mixture.
• Keep stirring sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken slightly.
• Sauce won't be too thick, but will coat the back of a spoon.
• Next add the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and the salt and pepper to taste.
• Add red pepper strips, and peas to the warmed sauce.
• Boil tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain, and toss with sauce, peppers and peas,.
• I like to cook pasta in sauce over the heat for 1-2 minutes and then serve.

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the red peppers, onion, and Parmesan to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
• Mix in peas, ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas; cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender, 2 minutes more. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain. Set aside pasta and peas.
• Melt butter in pasta pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Discard garlic.
• To pasta pot, add pasta and peas, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water, if necessary, to thin sauce. Serve, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

RAVIOLI/TORTELLINI WITH A PEA RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauce -- In a small sauce pan, add the broth, 1 cup of the peas, parsley, onion and garlic; cover and bring to a light boil, cook 1 minute and remove from the heat. Cool a couple of minutes and then puree (until smooth) in a small food processor or blender. Stir in salt and pepper to taste and set off to the side.
• Vegetable Base -- In the same pot you cooked the broth and peas inches Add the remaining peas and peppers and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook about 2 minutes until the peas are heated through and the peppers are tender, but still crisp.
• Drain the peas and peppers, return to the pot and add the pea and broth puree, mix until everything is well heated through. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Remember, this is a very light and healthy dish - but a wonderful sauce.
• Pasta -- As the Pea and Pepper sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Cook until tender, drain and toss with the pea puree.
• Serve -- Just enjoy over the cheesy, creamy pasta. Garnish with fresh grated or shaved parmesan. This is also great topped over a baked potato or even over grilled chicken. Just toss with some angel hair pasta for a very light dinner. The sauce is light and full of flavor. ENJOY!

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.