Ravioli/Tortellini With a Pea Red Pepper Sauce

Name: Ravioli/Tortellini With a Pea Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; 1 red pepper, fine diced; 3 teaspoons minced shallots (onion is a fine substitute); 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; ¼ cup parsley, fine chopped (I prefer flat leaf parsley); salt; pepper; 9 -11 ounces cheese ravioli (cheese tortellini also is a good substitute)

Servings: persons

1
Sauce -- In a small sauce pan, add the broth, 1 cup of the peas, parsley, onion and garlic; cover and bring to a light boil, cook 1 minute and remove from the heat.
2
Cool a couple of minutes and then puree (until smooth) in a small food processor or blender.
3
Stir in salt and pepper to taste and set off to the side.
4
Vegetable Base -- In the same pot you cooked the broth and peas inches Add the remaining peas and peppers and enough water to cover.
5
Bring to a boil and cook about 2 minutes until the peas are heated through and the peppers are tender, but still crisp.
6
Drain the peas and peppers, return to the pot and add the pea and broth puree, mix until everything is well heated through.
7
Season with salt and pepper if needed.
8
Remember, this is a very light and healthy dish - but a wonderful sauce.
9
Pasta -- As the Pea and Pepper sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions.
10
Cook until tender, drain and toss with the pea puree.
11
Serve -- Just enjoy over the cheesy, creamy pasta.
12
Garnish with fresh grated or shaved parmesan.
13
This is also great topped over a baked potato or even over grilled chicken.
14
Just toss with some angel hair pasta for a very light dinner.
15
The sauce is light and full of flavor.
16
ENJOY!

1022

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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 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, 1 red pepper, fine diced, 3 teaspoons minced shallots (onion is a fine substitute), 1 teaspoon garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Ravioli/Tortellini With a Pea Red Pepper Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!