Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tortellini

Making tortellini even better with a rich and creamy roasted red pepper sauce and fresh burrata cheese!

⏱️ 25 min πŸ”ͺ Prep: 10 min πŸ”₯ Cook: 15 min πŸ“Š Medium πŸ‘οΈ 7 views
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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tortellini Foto: Half Baked Harvest

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1/4 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
  • 1/4 cup vodka ((or water))
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 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

Steps

  1. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.4. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain, then toss with the red pepper sauce.5. Divide the tortellini between plates and top with burrata and fresh basil. Eat and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories57329% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

πŸ’° Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients $0.15
Per Serving $0.03/serving
🏠 Save ~$0.30 compared to buying!
πŸ“‹ Price Breakdown (7% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountUnit PriceSubtotal
1 - -
extra virgin olive oil 0.25 cup - -
shallots 2 - -
garlic 4 cloves - -
tomato paste 2 tablespoons $0.75/kg $0.15
-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 - -
dried oregano 1 teaspoon - -
vodka 0.25 cup - -
heavy cream or canned coconut milk 0.75 cup - -
fresh baby spinach 2 cups - -
fresh basil 0.25 cup - -
grated Parmesan cheese 0.25 cup - -
kosher salt and black pepper - - -
fresh or frozen cheese tortellini 1 pound - -
burrata cheese 8 ounces - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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