Pesto Pepper Tortellini recipe

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Ingredients

19 ounces cheese tortellini
½ cup julienned red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup ground walnuts
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Nutrition Info

946.8 calories
carbohydrate: 47.6 g
cholesterol: 255.2 mg
fat: 78.7 g
fiber: 3 g
protein: 17.3 g
saturatedFat: 47.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 542.6 mg
sugar: 1.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Prepare tortellini according to package directions.

  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until pepper is crisp and tender. Stir in cream and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add walnuts, basil and onion and heat through.

  3. Drain tortellini, add to sauce and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite garnish.

Recipe Yield

2 to 3 servings

Recipe Note

This is a delicious, creamy, tasty pasta, perfect for entertaining! The walnuts are optional - I've never used them and it STILL tastes amazing!

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