Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Try this creamy, basil-infused dish for two. Strips of sweet red pepper are sauteed with garlic, cooked with cream and enriched with walnuts, basil and onion. Serve warm over cheese tortellini.

• Calories: 947 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Prepare tortellini according to package directions.

Step 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.

Step 3

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