Sauce Rosee

White wine and herbs flavor this creamy rich tomato sauce that's served over cheese tortellini. It's delicious served with shrimp, too!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 344 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 6 fluid ounces heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
• 7 ounces tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon chicken soup base
• ½ pound cheese tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat and add basil, thyme, oregano, parsley and dried red pepper flakes; stir together.

Step 2

Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until onions are transparent; add tomato sauce and bring to a boil, stirring well. Add chicken bouillon and sugar; stir.

Step 3

While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions (fresh tortellini take less time than dried). Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce heat, add cream and wine; bring close to a boil, stirring constantly. Add pasta and serve.