Tortellini With Pesto And Sun Dried Tomatoes Food

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain and toss with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil and cheese.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED-TOMATO AND BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini. Place the peppers in a roasting pan and roast in preheated oven, checking every 15 minutes, and turning them with tongs until the skin is fully wrinkled and charred black. White the peppers are roasting, boil tortellini until al dente, drain, and set aside to cool. Put the charred peppers into a bowl filled with a couple of inches of ice water. Once cooled, you can then use your fingers to work quickly to slip off and discard the skins of the peppers while they are in the water. Transfer them to a plate, peel away any remnants of the charred skins, slice open and remove the stem and seeds, then julienne the peppers and set aside.
• Through the feed opening of a running blender, add scallions, garlic cloves, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the fresh basil leaves (packed), reserving the rest of the basil. Add the vinegar and blend until a paste is formed, then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream allowing the mixture to emulsify. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Julienne the rest of the basil (except for the sprigs for garnish). Toss with the tortellini, julienned red bell peppers, and dressing. Transfer to serving dish and decorate with reserved basil sprigs. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and toss with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil and cheese. Serve hot or at room temperature.

TORTELLINI SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine tortellini with pesto sauce and mix well.
• Cut each tomato into 4 strips.
• Place one tortellini onto a skewer, followed by a piece of sundried tomato. (I found it most effective to hook each piece of sundried tomato to the skewer twice).
• Add another tortellini and tomato piece, ending with a third tortellini.
• Chill until ready to serve.

PESTO TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
• While the tortellini is cooking, combine Alfredo sauce, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes in a covered saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
• Serve cooked tortellini with Alfredo sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and season with pepper.

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving half the oil. Process tomatoes and reserved oil in food processor or blender until smooth. Add cheese and nuts; process 30 sec. or until blended. Transfer to small saucepan.
• Add half-and-half; stir. Cook on medium heat until 3 to 5 min. or heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat.