the entertaining kitchen: Tortellini with grape tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes and basil

I've been a terrible, horrible, bad, no good food blogger. Much has taken place in my life over the past year and I have either not had time to come up with and try new recipes or I simply have not had to the time to document my successes (and failures.) And truthfully, there have been those times when going into the kitchen has seemed both daunting and overwhelming and yet, while I'm there at the counter or stove, I'm truly happy. I vow to get back into the kitchen with more regularity and to share with you all that makes our stomachs and hearts smile!

Cheers!

Jessica

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Tortellini with grape tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes and basil

This is so simple and delicious! Really you cannot have such sublime flavor with less prep time!

Ingredients:
2 packages of tortellini (I used one cheese filled and one pesto filled)
1 package of grape tomatoes, sliced
1/2 jar of diced sun dried tomatoes in oil
1 large bunch of fresh basil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

Cook pasta per directions.
Meanwhile wash and shred basil, set aside
Slice grape tomatoes, set aside

When pasta is cooked, drain well and return to pot. add the tomatoes and basil and half the jar and oil to the pasta. Toss well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

This too can be eaten hot or warm and can be served family style or served in staggered stages for the busy family on the go.

1 comments:

RSA Now said...: Oh wow that looks fantastic! I like the idea of mixing the tortellini instead of just using one filling; May 22, 2011 2:37 PM