Tortellini With Herbs Recipes

HERBED ARTICHOKE CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 2/3 cup juice. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 3/4 cup marinade; chop artichokes. , In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, herbs, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and reserved tomato juice and artichoke marinade; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions., Drain tortellini; add to tomato mixture. Gently stir in olives, salt and artichoke hearts; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

CREAMY HERB TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• While the tortellini is boiling, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. When butter is almost fully melted, add the herbs, onion and garlic.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. You don't want it to sizzle, you are just warming them in the butter, so the low heat is important.
• Put the creme fraiche in a serving bowl large enough to hold the tortellini. Add the warm butter herb mixture and stir to combine - it doesn't have to be stirred to a smooth consistency, the hot pasta will take care of that.
• Drain the pasta and add to the serving bowl, mixing well to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

TORTELLINI WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. (If desired, add a little salt to the boiling water to season it.).
• Add the pasta and cook till just tender. Drain well.
• Heat butter in another saucepot and add cooked pasta, parsley, oregano, pepper and half the cheese.
• Stir gently until heated through and combined well.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH NUTTY HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling water and cook until al dente.
• Drain and return to the pot.
• To make the sauce:.
• Heat the butter in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat until foaming. Add the walnuts and pine nuts and stir for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Add the herbs and season. Remove from heat.
• Beat the ricotta with the cream. Stir in the nuts and herb mixture.
• Add the sauce to the pasta and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately.