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"Lord of the Rings" Tortellini Rings with Fiery Red Pepper Sauce

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

1 package BARILLA Three Cheese Tortellini
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
1 cup prepared Alfredo sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (additional for garnish if desired)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


Recipe

Cook tortellini according to package directions. While tortellini cooks, puree roasted red peppers and Alfredo sauce in a blender and set aside. In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cook and stir 2 minutes. Add red pepper and Alfredo sauce puree and cook over low heat, stirring frequently until hot and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in parsley. Drain tortellini and toss with red pepper sauce. Sprinkle with more red pepper flakes if desired.

Serves 2 to 3 as a main course or six as an appetizer