tortellini salad
October 23, 2017
prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 15 minutes total: 30 minutes yields 4 servings
ingredients
1 10 oz. package cheese tortellini
1 14 oz. can quartered artichoke hearts
4 c baby arugula
2 c halved cherry tomatoes
2 oz. thinly sliced pepperoni
1/4 c chopped fresh basil
3 T bottled italian dressing
directions
- cook the tortellini according to package directions.
- drain and rinse with cold water.
- drain the artichoke hearts and reserve half for another use.
- in a serving bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, artichoke hearts, baby arugula, tomatoes, pepperoni, basil, and italian dressing.
source – parents magazine, sept. 2017, pg. 142
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spicy andouille sausage and tortellini soup (for slow cooker)
November 16, 2015
makes 6 servings prep time: 20 minutes cook time: 7-8 hours
ingredients
1 zucchini, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1/3 c chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 package spicy andouille sausage, cut into half coins (could be regular smoked sausage instead)
3 roma tomatos, chopped (could use 1 can of diced tomatoes instead)
1/3 c tomato sauce
1/4 c tomato paste
1 3/4 c beef (or chicken) broth
1 1/4 c water 3.5 c water
1/3 c dry red wine
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
2 T parsley
salt and pepper to taste
red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (9 oz.) package cheese tortellini
directions
- in this order, add zucchini, green pepper, carrot, onion, garlic, sausage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
- add all the liquids next: broth, water, red wine.
- next, add the seasonings: BOP (basil, oregano, & parsley), salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- cook in slow cooker on LOW for 7-8 hours until vegetables are soft.
- about 20 minutes before eating, boil the tortellini until al dente.
- drain pasta and serve.
- scoop soup into bowls and then add the tortellini separately to each bowl. tip: store soup and tortellini separately, so tortellini doesn’t get soggy.
spicy andouille sausage and tortellini soup
March 16, 2013
makes 6 servings prep time: 15 minutes cook time: 50 minutes
ingredients
1 package spicy andouille sausage, cut into half coins
1/3 c chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 3/4 c beef (or chicken) broth
1 1/4 c water
3 roma tomatos, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1/3 c dry red wine
1/3 c tomato sauce
1/4 c tomato paste
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp basil
1 (9 oz.) package cheese tortellini
1/2 zucchini, sliced & quartered
2 T parsley
directions
- in a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. remove from heat.
- add onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until onion are pale and brown around edges.
- stir in broth, water, tomatoes, green pepper, wine, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, and basil. bring to a boil. then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- meanwhile, cook tortellini following instruction on the bag.
- stir in zucchini, carrot, and parsley. cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer. when tortellini is done, add to soup.
tortellini en brodo
February 6, 2013
prep time: 5 minutes cook time: 10 minutes makes 6 servings
ingredients
5 c chicken broth
1 20-oz. package tortellini
1 lb plum tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped (2 roma tomatoes)
1 c frozen peas, thawed
1 c whole kernel corn
1 c broccoli
1 6-oz. bag baby spinach
basil, oregano, and parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
shredded basil and shaved parmesan cheese (optional)
directions
- place broth and 1 c water in a large pot and bring to a boil. add tortellini, broccoli, and tomatoes; simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until tortellini are tender.
- stir in peas and corn. add spinach gradually. sprinkle basil and parmesan over top if desired. serve immediately.