Tortelliniwithcreamybaconsauce Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH CREAMY BACON SAUCE

Steps:

• ADD pasta to large pan of boiling water; Boil uncovered until just tender; Drain.
• HEAT oil in pan, add bacon; Cook, stirring until bacon is crisp; Add onions and tomatoes; Cook stirring until onions are just tender; Remove and reserve half the bacon mixture for serving.
• STIR cream, sour cream, water, cheese and basil into remaining bacon mixture in pan; Stir until heated through.
• COMBINE tortellini and cream mixture; Toss well; Serve sprinkled with reserved bacon mixture.

CHEESY TORTELLINI IN A CREAMY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the olive oil and butter in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the garlic, sliced green onions and napa cabbage. Saute 5 minutes.
• Whisk the flour into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute. Whisk in broth, then the milk and creme fraiche. Heat till mixture just starts to bubble.
• Season with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
• Stir in pimientos, artichoke hearts, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, cook the tortellini in boiling salted water about 7-9 minutes(use directions on pkg.). While the tortellini is cooking, if the sauce starts to get too thick, add a little more milk to thin.
• Drain the tortellini, toss with the vegetable/cheese sauce. Sprinkle over parsley to garnish. Serve ritht away and pass additional cheese. Enjoy!
• Note:.
• If you like, add some chopped chicken to please the meat eaters, and turn this into a main dish.