Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Recipe by Julie from allrecipes.com

Dinner

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 19 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 0.5 cup julienned red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cup ground walnuts
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Instructions

  • Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until pepper is crisp and tender. Stir in cream and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add walnuts, basil and onion and heat through.
  • Drain tortellini, add to sauce and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite garnish.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 947
  • Carbohydrate: 48g
  • Fat: 79g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Sugar: 2g

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