Tortellini Sauce Tomato Based Food

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 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.

TORTELLINI SAUCE-TOMATO BASED

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
• Add tortellini, bring back to the boil.
• Cook for 5 minutes, drain.
• In the same pot add olive oil.
• Saute bacon and onion.
• Add remaining ingredients, simmer until cooked.
• Add tortellini back into pan, stir through and serve.

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO & PARMESAN MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• To make tomato sauce, melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a medium saucepan.
• Cook onion and garlc until tender.
• Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• To make Parmesan/mushroom sauce, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan.
• Cook mushrooms and green onions until tender and liquid has evaporated.
• Blend in flour.
• Gradually stir in milk.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
• Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Cover and keep warm.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain.
• Stir into Parmesan/mushroom sauce.
• Pour tomato sauce into a 2L (2QT) shallow baking dish.
• Spoon tortellini mixture over tomato sauce.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil until cheese is melted and golden.

TORTELLINI WITH CHILI-TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with warm water, then transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
• Put pine nuts in a medium saucepan and shake gently over medium heat until lightly browned. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Heat oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat. Add jalapenos and garlic and saute, stirring often, 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and their liquid. Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat and boil gently for about 5 minutes.
• Boil heavy cream in a small saucepan for about 3 minute, or until reduced by half. Stir into the tomato sauce.
• Pour sauce over tortellini; sprinkle with pine nuts and olives.

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.