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Tortellini With Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 4 teaspoons dried leaf basil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound cheese tortellini, cooked
  • parsley for garnish
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Blend the chicken bouillon granules, basil, 2 teaspoons parsley, and pepper into the crushed tomatoes. Sauté the garlic in olive oil; add the crushed tomato mixture and bring to a simmer. Add cream and bring to a gentle boil; add the 4 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Stir well; stir the tortellini into the sauce. Serve garnished with more fresh parsley and grated or shredded Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4.
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Delicious!January 22, 2009By larafransen
"I've made this recipe several times. The only negative about it is that the 2 cups heavy cream is listed twice, but you only need to add it once :) Every time I make it, people ask for the recipe. I've probably given it out over 10 times. Everyone loves it!"

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