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TORTELLINI
ALFREDO WITH ROASTED PEPPERS
Take
advantage of ready-to-use ingredients, such
as fresh filled pasta, Alfredo sauce, and
roasted peppers, to speed up this full-flavored
meal.
1
9-ounce package refrigerated meat-or cheese-filled
tortellini
1 4-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers
1/3 cup refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Prepare
tortellini according to package directions;
drain. Drain sweet peppers and cut into
1/2-inch-wide strips. Heat Alfredo sauce
over low heat in a large saucepan. Cook
and stir just until bubbling, about 5 minutes.
Add cooked tortellini. Reduce heat and add
sweet peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring
often.
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Before
serving, stir in half of the basil. Divide pasta
mixture among three plates. Top each serving with
ground pepper and remaining basil.
Makes
3 main-dish servings.
1
Serving: Calories: 313, Fat: 10g (Saturated: 5g),
Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 553mg, Carbohydrate:
43g, Protein: 12g.
[Lightstyle,
Recipes for Healthful Living, Better
Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications]
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