Pesto Pepper Tortellini Recipe

Directions

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.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
947 cal
47%

Fat
78.7 g
121%

Carbs
47.6 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (15)

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DREGINEK

Jul. 23, 2003

"Although this recipe is similar to so many others that I have tried from this site, there was something about it that I found it to be tooo rich. I couldn't eat alot (and luckily, it doesn't make alo..." See moret). It wasn't bad, and it had taste but I'm not sure if I will make this one again. I added some green bell peppers and some fresh sliced mushrooms. Perhaps the addition of grilled chicken strips? Or maybe the use of half and half or even less whipping cream? Or maybe, you just have to have a love for tortellini to like this. As for us, my daughter and I barely finished our plates and my boyfriend helped himeself to leftovers in the fridge instead of trying this."

Breezy

Jul. 15, 2006

"I followed the recipe exactly, minus the walnuts. I served sliced Italian sausage on the side, and garlic bread. This was sooooooo good, and my husband loved it too. I will be adding this to my regula..." See morer menu!"

mariahmarie

Apr. 26, 2010

"I did not follow the recipe exactly. I added chicken. & parmesan cheese into the sauce (alot of It). I made homemade garlic bread along with it. It turned out AMAZING. very filling. WILL DEFINITLY DO ..." See moreAGAIN"

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