Tortellinialfredowithroastedredpeppersandbabypeas Recipes

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.

CREAMY TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Fill a stockpot with water and let it come to a boil. Then generously salt it and add 18-20 ounces of cheese tortellini. Cook for about 3 minute
• In the meantime, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Then stir in 1 ounce of cream cheese using a whisk.
• Once the cream cheese is melted, add 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir for about 15 seconds.
• Then pour in 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Let the cream come to a simmer, then remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan.
• Season with salt and paper to taste. Lastly, add in 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.