Tomato Cream Tortellini Food

CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
• Meanwhile, cook tomatoes in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. Add cream cheese and seasoning; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
• Drain pasta mixture. Add to tomato mixture in skillet; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

TORTELLINI ROSé (TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE)

Steps:

• If opting for mushrooms: In a saucepan, over medium heat, saute mushrooms for 3 minutes; then add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes, then add pasta sauce and cook until heated through. Otherwise: In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat tomato sauce with garlic until heated through.
• Stir in cream, and remove from heat.
• Toss pasta in sauce until evenly coated.
• Sprinkle with cheese, to garnish.

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
• In a bowl or measuring cup, combine the crushed tomatoes with the chicken bouillon granules, basil, minced parsley, and black pepper.
• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan.
• Sauté the garlic in the olive oil.
• Add the crushed tomato mixture and bring to a simmer.
• Add the cream and bring to a gentle boil.
• Add the Parmesan cheese and stir well.
• Stir the drained tortellini into the sauce. Serve the pasta and sauce garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

TOMATO CREAM TORTELLINI

Steps:

• For Tomato sauce: Heat oil and saute onion and garlic until soft.
• Add remaining ingredients, stir and bring to a boil.
• Simmer about 30 minutes.
• For Cream sauce: Mix all ingredients in saucepan.
• Bring to a slow simmer once cheese is melted.
• Mix well.
• Add to tomato sauce and stir into cooked tortellini.

THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SAUSAGE, FENNEL AND TOMATO CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to directions, reserving ½ cup water.
• Brown sausage in a large nonstick skillet, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. Add fennel, shallots and pepper flakes, stirring until softened, 4 minutes. Add wine; simmer until evaporated slightly, 3 minutes.
• Add half & half and marinara; simmer, 5 minutes. Add tortellini, Parmesan, basil and fennel fronds. Stir to coat. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water.
• Divide into serving bowls.
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SPINACH TOMATO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• While you get the tortellini going, combine the tomatoes, spinach, salt, pepper, basil and garlic in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture begins to bubble.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, milk and cream. Stir this mixture into the saucepan along with the Parmesan cheese. Heat through, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thick, about 2 minutes.
• Drain the tortellini, but do not rinse, then pour them into the saucepan with the sauce. Stir to coat, and serve.

SHRIMP & TORTELLINI IN TOMATO CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil until shrimp turn pink. Stir in the lemon zest, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and pepper flakes. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook shallots in remaining oil over low heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the tomatoes, clam juice, wine, vinegar, thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; discard thyme sprigs. Stir in the cheese, cream, basil, chives and shrimp. , Drain tortellini; stir into shrimp mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and parsley if desired.

MAKE-AHEAD TOMATO-BASIL TORTELLINI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding peas to the boiling water for the last minute.
• Drain pasta mixture, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Mix cream cheese spread, pasta sauce and milk in same saucepan until blended. Stir in peppers, Parmesan and basil. Add pasta mixture and reserved cooking water; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with shredded cheese. Wrap tightly. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, refrigerate overnight to thaw.
• Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake casserole, covered, 1 hour or until heated through, uncovering after 45 min.