SPICY TORTELLINI

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Spicy V8 juice is the surprise ingredient behind this savory Test Kitchen creation. Tortellini takes a cue from stew and is served up in a sauce that's brimming with flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bacon strips, diced
1/3 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 cup dried cheese tortellini
Shredded Asiago cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and garlic until tender., Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into celery mixture. Add the V8 juice, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add tortellini. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with Asiago cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Lydia Tabitha
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This tortellini is the perfect party food. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Idriseneye hamza
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I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Mohammad Shorif
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This tortellini is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Pedro Korner
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I love how versatile this tortellini is. I've served it with a variety of sauces and it's always delicious.


Dom Hamilton
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This tortellini was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


nafees U
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I've made this tortellini several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Manaal Malik
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This tortellini is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rajkumar Bhujel
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I love the combination of flavors in this tortellini. The sweet potato and black beans are a great match.


Haylee Kimbler
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This tortellini is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and delicious.


Maryam Benjouad
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I made this tortellini with ground turkey instead of beef and it was delicious!


Krasimira Marinova
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This tortellini was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good.


Trisha Rahman
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I love this tortellini! It's so flavorful and the sauce is amazing.


Yakwa Emmy
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This tortellini is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


DUMISANI MSIMANGA
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I've made this tortellini twice now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Junaid Sahib
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This tortellini was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.