Tortellini Rustica With Smoked Mozzarella Food

CHEESY BAKED TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish.
• Whisk the sauce, mascarpone cheese, parsley and thyme in a large bowl to blend. Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Add the tortellini to the sauce and toss to coat. Transfer the tortellini mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top the mixture with the smoked mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheeses on top melt, about 30 minutes.

TORTELLINI RUSTICA WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente', stirring occasionally.
• Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add onion; increase heat to high and saute until onion is beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
• Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes.
• Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
• Add vermouth, then parsley, basil, olives, and oregano.
• Cook 4 minutes, stirring often.
• Add cooked tortellini; toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese.
• Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 6 servings.
• That's it!

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND TORTELLINI SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat a large 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add smoked sausage, cook until brown. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper. Lower heat to medium and stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in cooked tortellini, oregano, marinara sauce and one cup of cheese. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.