Tortellini Alfredo With Roasted Red Peppers And Baby Peas Recipe

Name: Tortellini Alfredo With Roasted Red Peppers And Baby Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cheese tortellini; 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced into strips; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas, defrosted; 2 cups alfredo sauce (I use Nutcracker Sweet Pie (recipe below)); For sauce; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 cups vegetable stock; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb cheese tortellini
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced into strips
1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas, defrosted
2 cups alfredo sauce (I use Nutcracker Sweet Pie (recipe below))
For sauce
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups vegetable stock
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
In a large saucepan, melt the butter and add the minced garlic.
2
Saute until golden brown.
3
Next add the vegetable stock followed by the heavy cream.
4
Reduce liquid for six or seven minutes.
5
Next add the cornstarch and water mixture.
6
Keep stirring sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken slightly.
7
Sauce won't be too thick, but will coat the back of a spoon.
8
Next add the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and the salt and pepper to taste.
9
Add red pepper strips, and peas to the warmed sauce.
10
Boil tortellini according to package directions.
11
Drain, and toss with sauce, peppers and peas,.
12
I like to cook pasta in sauce over the heat for 1-2 minutes and then serve.

1140

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb cheese tortellini, 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced into strips, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen baby peas, defrosted, 2 cups alfredo sauce (I use Nutcracker Sweet Pie (recipe below)), and more.

Yes, Tortellini Alfredo With Roasted Red Peppers And Baby Peas 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.

Tortellini Alfredo With Roasted Red Peppers And Baby Peas

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