Sunday, May 18, 2008

Tortellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce

Tortellini with Tomato-Sage Sauce - from hunts.com

Prep time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

2 9 ounce packages fresh cheese tortellini
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 14.5 ounces cans diced tomatoes in sauce, undrained
1 teaspoon sugar
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 3 minutes, or until tender. Stir in tomatoes with their sauce, the sugar and sage. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour cream into small bowl. Gradually add 1 cup of the hot tomato mixture, stirring constantly with wire whisk until well blended. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta; place on serving platter . Top with the tomato mixture and garnish with sage leaves.

Garnish with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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