Best 5 Simple Roasted Pepper Tortellini Recipes

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the red peppers, onion, and Parmesan to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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GRILLED CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM

Steps:

• Cook tortellini and broccoli as directed on tortellini package. Drain; return tortellini and broccoli to saucepan.
• Meanwhile, puree 1/3 cup roasted peppers in blender. Add Alfredo sauce; blend until mixed.
• Add Alfredo sauce mixture, chicken and 2 tablespoons roasted peppers to tortellini and broccoli in saucepan; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Spoon into ungreased shallow 1 to 1 1/2-quart casserole. In small bowl, combine butter and bread crumbs; mix well. Sprinkle over top.
• Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

MIKEY'S CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with hot water and set to boil on stove/cooktop.
• Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large deep pan, and dice the onion while the oil heats.
• Add the onions to the pan and stir occasionally -- at the same time dice the red peppers.
• When your hot water is at a boil, add the tortellini and set a timer.
• Add the red peppers, crushed peppers and dried basil to the onions, stir, and let saute gently for 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes and basil to the sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it reduce. If you use fresh basil, add it a minute before serving.
• Drain tortellini well, and put back in the pot and cover. Check the sauce for desired consistency.
• Add sauce to the tortellini, plate and serve with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE WITH CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Slice the red peppers into quarters.
• Roast the red peppers in the oven under the grill, skin side up.
• After the peppers have blackened, remove them from the oven and place them in a paper bag to cool.
• The steam will cause the skin to lift off more easily.
• After the peppers have cooled, remove the skin.
• Put the peppers and the clove of garlic in a food processor and"cream" them until the sauce is quite fluid.
• Put the pepper mixture and the cup of wine in a pan on high heat.
• Once this mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and allow to simmer for about 30-50 minutes, until it has reduced to about half.
• Boil water for the tortellini and cook til al dente, drain.
• Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper to the mixture.
• (Add more lemon juice if you want the sauce to be tangier).
• Bring the pepper mixture to a boil and add olives.
• Cook for 30 seconds or so.
• Stir in the basil.
• Add the sauce to the drained tortellini.
• To serve, place tortellini on a plate, and sprinkle the goat's cheese strips over it.
• Sprinkle parmesan over it.
• Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juice, and savor!

EASY ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Cut the peppers into quarters. Remove the seeds and the membranes. Roast the peppers until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove from oven and cover with plastic, or a tea towel, or place in a paper bag until cool. The skins should peel away off of the peppers easily when cooled.