Denises Italian Rose Sauce Recipes

DENISE'S ITALIAN ROSE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Saute onion and pepper in olive oil until onions are transparent.
• 2. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, cheese, spices and bring to a boil.
• 3. Simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4. Add wine and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5. Right before serving add cream. Heat through but do not boil.
• 6. Serve with grated cheese over your favorite pasta.

TORTELLINI IN CREAMY ROSé SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread and milk until blended.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in broth and pasta sauce. Bring to boil.
• Add pasta; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until heated through. Cover; cook 5 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in spinach; cook, covered, 1 min. or just until wilted. Top with Parmesan.

SAUCE ROSEE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat and add basil, thyme, oregano, parsley and dried red pepper flakes; stir together.
• Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until onions are transparent; add tomato sauce and bring to a boil, stirring well. Add chicken bouillon and sugar; stir.
• While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package instructions (fresh tortellini take less time than dried). Drain and set aside.
• Reduce heat, add cream and wine; bring close to a boil, stirring constantly. Add pasta and serve.