1 –9oz. package refrigerated meat or cheese filled tortellini
1 4 oz. jar roasted red sweet peppers
½ cup refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
½ cup shredded fresh basil (or the new basil in a pouch)
¼ to ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Prepare tortellini according to package directions.
Drain red pepper. Cut into ½ inch strips.
In a large saucepan, heat Alfredo sauce, and add tortellini.
Reduce heat and add peppers. Let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Before serving, stir in ½ of the basil.
Top with black pepper and remaining basil.
Optional – top with grated Parmesan
Makes 3 main-dish servings.
