Tomato Basil Tortellini Food

TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
• Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
• Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
• Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
• Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
• When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
• Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
• Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.

CREAMY TOMATO, BASIL, & GARLIC CHEESE TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté minced garlic in vegetable oil until slightly browned and fragrant.
• Combine garlic with tomato juice, chicken broth, and petite diced tomatoes in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Add cheese tortellini and basil leaves, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Slowly add butter and heavy whipping cream, and stir continuously over low heat until heated through. DO NOT LET BOIL.
• Goes great with side salad and bread.

SUE'S SPICY TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; saute until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan. , In the same pan, add onion, habanero pepper, garlic and the remaining Italian seasoning and oil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Add tortellini, chicken and cheese; heat through. Top with basil to serve.

CREAMY TOMATO BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Coat soup pan with olive oil. Add onion and garlic and saute till soft.
• Add canned diced tomatoes, basil, tomato soup and two cans milk. Stir till blended.
• Add chicken broth and stir in tomato paste till blended.
• Simmer for 20 minutes
• Add light cream and parmesan cheese.
• Add tortellini and cook till tender (at least 15 minutes).

TOMATO-BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• Over medium heat cook garlic in oil until fragrant.
• Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
• Add tortellini, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in basil, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 3 minutes longer.