P. Y. T. - a Michael Jackson Tribute Recipe

Name: P. Y. T. - a Michael Jackson Tribute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) jar pimientos; 1 cup dried yellow split peas; 1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini; 3 cups chicken broth; ½ teaspoon olive oil; 14-½ teaspoon black pepper; 14-½ teaspoon white pepper (you need both peppers in a Michael Jackson dish!); 1 (100 g) can sweetened condensed milk (3.5 oz or 1/3 cup); 5 green onions, chopped; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1
Bring yellow split peas and broth to a boil in a covered soup pot.
2
Reduce heat and simmer for one hour.
3
Remove from burner and increase heat to high.
4
Pour peas into the food processor or blender (do not drain).
5
Rinse out pot and fill with 3-4 quarts water; put back on burner and bring to a boil.
6
When water boils, add tortellini and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil.
7
Cook for 5-9 minutes, according to package directions.
8
In the meantime, add full jar of pimentos (including liquid), black and white peppers and condensed milk to the blender or food processor.
9
Blend together with the cooked peas into a creamy sauce.
10
Season with extra spices if you like.
11
Drain and rinse cooked pasta.
12
Put pasta back in pot and add sauce and green onions, stirring all together until hot.
13
Turn off burner.
14
Ladle pasta and sauce into four shallow bowls.
15
Sprinkle 1/1-1/4 cup shredded mozzarella over the top of each bowl and eat while it's hot!
16
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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 ounce) jar pimientos, 1 cup dried yellow split peas, 1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini, 3 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, P. Y. T. - a Michael Jackson Tribute falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

P. Y. T. - a Michael Jackson Tribute

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