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Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Name: Pesto Pepper Tortellini
Yield: 2 to 3 servings
Ingredients: 19 ounces cheese tortellini; ½ cup julienned red bell pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup butter; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; ¼ cup ground walnuts; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Rating: 3.83 stars

24 Ratings
16 Reviews
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This is a delicious, creamy, tasty pasta, perfect for entertaining! The walnuts are optional - I've never used them and it STILL tastes amazing!

By Julie

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

2 to 3 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

19 ounces cheese tortellini
½ cup julienned red bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup butter
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup ground walnuts
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion

Directions

Step 1

Prepare tortellini according to package directions.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Drain tortellini, add to sauce and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite garnish.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

947 calories; protein 17.3g 35% DV; carbohydrates 47.6g 15% DV; fat 78.7g 121% DV; cholesterol 255.2mg 85% DV; sodium 542.6mg 22% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

Breezy

07/16/2006

I followed the recipe exactly minus the walnuts. I served sliced Italian sausage on the side and garlic bread. This was sooooooo good and my husband loved it too. I will be adding this to my regular menu! Read More

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DREGINEK

07/23/2003

Although this recipe is similar to so many others that I have tried from this site there was something about it that I found it to be tooo rich. I couldn't eat alot (and luckily it doesn't make alot). It wasn't bad and it had taste but I'm not sure if I will make this one again. I added some green bell peppers and some fresh sliced mushrooms. Perhaps the addition of grilled chicken strips? Or maybe the use of half and half or even less whipping cream? Or maybe you just have to have a love for tortellini to like this. As for us my daughter and I barely finished our plates and my boyfriend helped himeself to leftovers in the fridge instead of trying this. Read More

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24 Ratings

5 star values: 7
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Breezy

07/15/2006

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mariahmarie

04/26/2010

I did not follow the recipe exactly. I added chicken. & parmesan cheese into the sauce (alot of It). I made homemade garlic bread along with it. It turned out AMAZING. very filling. WILL DEFINITLY DO AGAIN Read More

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DREGINEK

07/23/2003

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2RSMITHS

08/15/2003

Yum! I sautéed mushrooms with the garlic (in olive oil instead of butter). I also used just milk (less than called for) instead of cream and added some Parmesan cheese to help thicken the sauce. It was a thin sauce but good! I didn't use walnuts either and it was great! I will make it again soon. I think it would be great with other fresh vegetables too (zucchini squash etc.) Read More

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Proclaimthename

10/29/2007

This turned out very nicely although I did make a couple moderations. I used both red and yellow peppers simply for colour. I also used oil instead of butter. Before adding the cream to the skillet I whisked 1 tbsp of white flour into the cold cream to add thickness. And I added a good amount of parmesean cheese in with the onions and basil and also some fresh ground black pepper. In the end it worked out really well but I do agree with the user who said it could stand some salt (that's something to be said since I am the type of person who never adds salt to anything). The sauce didn't have as much taste as I would have liked and I think salt would remedy this perfectly. Read More

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Lilia

11/17/2010

This was a good recipe for a base but I made lots of changes. First of all I sauteed the garlic and peppers in olive oil. I used half and half and after reading other reviews I thickened with corn starch. I also used store bought pesto that I had on hand. I grilled chicken and sliced into strips. I also added cherry tomatoes sliced in half. I added salt pepper a little Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. I steamed some frozen veggies for side dish and served with garlic bread. It was wonderful. My husband loved it. Read More

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fotofelicia

04/30/2011

I didnt like this at all but the hubby loved it. He asked me to make this one again. I didnt care for the sauce. Read More

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Seattle2Sydney

08/28/2011

I served this with grated cheddar on top. The kids really enjoyed it. While I like red peppers I think I'd prefer it with some other vegetable such as perhaps broccoli. Read More

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Michele Rivenburgh

05/27/2010

I found this exact recipe in my Taste of Home Quick Cooking 1999. It is good but heavy cream does not thicken on it's own. Cooked everything mixed together then had to pick out all the stuff and thicken the sauce with some milk and flour. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Pesto Pepper Tortellini

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 946.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 35 %

carbohydrates: 15 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 12 %

sugars:

fat: 121 %

saturated fat: 238 %

cholesterol: 85 %

vitamin a iu: 71 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin b6: 9 %

vitamin c: 28 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 27 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 22 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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07/15/2006

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04/26/2010

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07/23/2003

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08/15/2003

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10/29/2007

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Lilia

11/17/2010

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fotofelicia

04/30/2011

I didnt like this at all but the hubby loved it. He asked me to make this one again. I didnt care for the sauce.

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Seattle2Sydney

08/28/2011

I served this with grated cheddar on top. The kids really enjoyed it. While I like red peppers I think I'd prefer it with some other vegetable such as perhaps broccoli.

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Michele Rivenburgh

05/27/2010

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