Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tortellini
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It’s the creamiest bowl of cheese tortellini that’s fancy enough for the weekend, but easy enough to make any night of the week. And most importantly, it’s delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup vodka (or water)
- ¾ cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, at room temperature
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for cooking the tortellini. Now add the red peppers to a food processor or blender.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook until the shallots begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the mix to the food processor or blender with the red peppers. Puree until smooth.
- Set the same skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the tomato paste, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cook 4 minutes, until thickened. Stir in the vodka, cook another 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper sauce, cream, parmesan, spinach, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then toss with the red pepper sauce.
- Divide the tortellini between plates and top with burrata and fresh basil. Eat and enjoy immediately.
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