Guest Post Friday ~ Tortellini Alla Crema Rosa

Tortellini Alla Crema Rosa

by Craig Claxton

Periodically one of my friends will post a picture on Facebook of something delicious that they cooked. Some will agree to write a guest post sharing their recipe. When I saw this on Craig's page I had to ask if he'd share. He graciously agreed. Here it is:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. dry cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/3 cup mushrooms, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups canned tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1/2 cup whipping cream (35 % fat)
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add Italian seasoning and cook until onions are tender. Stir in mushrooms. Cook until liquid evaporates.
3. Add wine, boil for 30 seconds and stir in tomato sauce. When sauce is hot, stir in cream and parmesan cheese.

That was the original recipe. Here is Craig's explanation of his version:

I used a bag of cheese tortellini, a jar of Classico vodka sauce (I was going to make my own but I decided to use pre-made for my first time.), 1/4 of a small tub of ricotta cheese mixed with sauce, along with 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning mixed in. Grilled chicken with marinade and seasoning...I used Worcestershire and Italian seasoning and Creole seasoning on mine. Then I sprinkled Italian and mozzarella cheese on top and a little more of each seasoning for the fancy look.  I kinda went my own way and experimented with it...like adding ricotta cheese...but it was goood!


Doesn't that sound delicious? Thanks, Craig. I need to give this one a try soon.