Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

chicken and cheese tortellini in fire roasted red pepper sauce.

Cheese Tortellini Recipe

In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This cheese tortellini recipe is sure to be a hit. When it comes to pasta, I usually prefer a garlic butter sauce over a red sauce.  After making my own tomato sauce from our garden , I tend to be a bit picky about it, so the average jar sauce just doesn't do it for me.  

With our short garden season, it is hard to make my own sauce often.  I was determined to create an alternative.  Now instead of opting for tomato based when I am in the mood for a red sauce;  I use red peppers like in this chicken & cheese tortellini recipe.

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

If you are not interested in roasting your own peppers there is a vast array of jarred fire roasted red peppers out there.  You can find them at almost every grocery store in the pickle aisle. I have used the jarred peppers quite a few times and the sauce is just as delicious. I was short on time so I did not roast my own peppers for this recipe.

 Start with some fresh ingredients

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This recipe serves 4

What you need:

  • 16 oz. FRESH cheese tortellini (see note below *)
  • 1 small boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 3 basil leaves, chopped
  • a few sprigs of parsley, chopped
  • pinch salt & pepper

The sauce:

  • 3 roasted red peppers from the jar (they are usually whole in the jars)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • ½ cup heavy cream (milk works)
  • 1 basil leaf
  • 1 sprig of parsley
  • pinch of salt & pepper

What to do :

In a large skillet over medium high heat,  drizzle olive oil and add the chicken. Stir an cook about 1-2 minutes.

Add the yellow pepper and saute until chicken gains some nice brown color.  Reduce heat to low. Let cook while you make the sauce.

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Put all of the sauce ingredients, EXCEPT the cream, into a blender or single serve machine (we use our Nutri Ninja) ,  puree until smooth.

Add the tortellini and diced tomato to the skillet. Mix. Reduce to simmer.

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Pour the sauce into the pan. Mix. Cover and cook until tortellini is al dente, about 5- 6 minutes.

Salt & pepper to taste.

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Serve with grated Parmesan, fresh chopped herbs and a garlic butter crostini!

NOTE*  the cook time for this recipe is based on using fresh pasta. If you use frozen tortellini, thaw them first or precook by boiling for a minute or two. 

 

 

Chicken & Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

 

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Cheese Tortellini Recipe

Cheese Tortellini Recipe

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

This simple cheese tortellini recipe is the perfect dish to wow your family and friends or just for meal prep! Coated in a fire roasted red pepper sauce as a change from pasta sauce, it sends the flavor over the top.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. FRESH cheese tortellini (see note below *)
  • 1 small boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 3 basil leaves, chopped
  • a few sprigs of parsley, chopped
  • pinch salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium high heat,  drizzle olive oil and add the chicken. Stir an cook about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the yellow pepper and saute until chicken gains some nice brown color.  Reduce heat to low. Let cook while you make the sauce.
  3. Put all of the sauce ingredients, EXCEPT the cream, into a blender or single serve machine (we use our Nutri Ninja) ,  puree until smooth.
  4. Add the tortellini and diced tomato to the skillet. Mix. Reduce to simmer.
  5. Pour the sauce into the pan. Mix. Cover and cook until tortellini is al dente, about 5- 6 minutes.
  6. Salt & pepper to taste.
  7. Serve with grated Parmesan, fresh chopped herbs and a garlic butter crostini!

Notes

Cook time is based on fresh tortellini pasta, if using frozen time will be different. Follow package instructions.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 427

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6 thoughts on “Cheese Tortellini In Fire Roasted Red Pepper Sauce”

  1. I definitely need more tortellini in my life. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Idea Box Link Party!!!

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  2. What a great looking way to fancy up tortellini! It looks amazing, I pretty much love any sort of fire roasted pepper, haha. I'd love for you to stop by and link up at our new link party, where we actually make the features! Thanks for sharing!

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