pesto pepper tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 19 ounces cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup ground walnuts
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Recipe

• 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.