Basil Cheese Tortellini

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Basil Cheese Tortellini

 

Recipe By : Vegetarian Celebrations by Nava Atlas, page 116

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pasta, Couscous, Etc.

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound good-quality cheese tortellini

(use a mixture of white and spinach

varieties -if possible)

2 pounds ripe tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil -- divided

2 cloves garlic -- minced, up to 3

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

more or less to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese -- optional

1 dash hot red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

curly parsley -- for garnish

 

6 servings

 

Use the juiciest, most flavorful late-summer tomatoes for best results.

 

Cook the tortellini according to package directions, then drain.

 

Bring water to a boil in a large, deep saucepan. Plunge the tomatoes in

and simmer for 1 minute. Drain, and when cool enough to handle, slip the

skins off and chop finely.

 

Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small skillet. Add the garlic and saute

over moderately low heat for a minute or 2, just until it begins to turn

golden.

 

Combine the tortellini, tomatoes, garlic, and the rest of the olive oil and

remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss thoroughly. Transfer to a

serving bowl and garnish the edges with curly parsley. Serve warm or at

room temperature.

 

Calories: 281, Total fat: 11 g, Protein: 11 g, Carbohydrate: 37 g,

Cholesterol: 22 g, Sodium: 260 mg

 

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