Roasted Red Pepper Sauce With Cheese Tortellini

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Sauce With Cheese Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 red peppers; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 lb cheese tortellini; 12 black olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; ¾ cup basil leaves, sliced into strips; 1 cup thinly sliced hard goat cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese; crusty bread

Servings: persons

8 red peppers
1 clove garlic
1 cup dry white wine
1 lb cheese tortellini
12 black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¾ cup basil leaves, sliced into strips
1 cup thinly sliced hard goat cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
crusty bread

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["Slice the red peppers into quarters.", "Roast the red peppers in the oven under the grill, skin side up.", "After the peppers have blackened, remove them from the oven and place them in a paper bag to cool.", "The steam will cause the skin to lift off more easily.", "After the peppers have cooled, remove the skin.", "Put the peppers and the clove of garlic in a food processor and""cream"" them until the sauce is quite fluid.", "Put the pepper mixture and the cup of wine in a pan on high heat.", "Once this mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for about 30-50 minutes, until it has reduced to about half.", "Boil water for the tortellini and cook til al dente, drain.", "Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper to the mixture.", "(Add more lemon juice if you want the sauce to be tangier).", "Bring the pepper mixture to a boil and add olives.", "Cook for 30 seconds or so.", "Stir in the basil.", "Add the sauce to the drained tortellini.", "To serve, place tortellini on a plate, and sprinkle the goat's cheese strips over it.", "Sprinkle parmesan over it.", "Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juice, and savor!"]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 red peppers, 1 clove garlic, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 lb cheese tortellini, and more.

Yes, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce With Cheese Tortellini 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!