Summer Tortellini Food

SUMMER GARDEN TORTELLONI

Steps:

• Cook tortelloni in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) according to package instructions.
• While tortelloni boils, cook garlic, prosciutto, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop tomatoes.
• Combine corn mixture and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain tortelloni and add to vegetables along with reserved cooking water and basil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.

SUMMER GARDEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions.
• While tortellini boils, cook garlic, prosciutto, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until corn is just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Combine corn mixture and tomatoes in a large bowl.
• Reserve 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain tortellini and add to vegetables along with reserved cooking water and basil.
• Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan if desired.

SUMMER TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large serving bowl.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours, until well chilled.

SUMMER RED PEPPER TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing:.
• Make this 1 day in advance.
• Mix all ingredients together and blend well. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
• Salad:.
• Put all Salad ingredients in a large bowl, use one cup of salad dressing and mix.