Tortellini Alfredo with Roasted Pepper

By melanieroe

Start to Finish: 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Calories 362, Total Fat (g) 12, Saturated Fat (g) 5, Cholesterol (mg) 61, Sodium (mg) 710, Carbohydrate (g) 50, Fiber (g) 1, Protein (g) 16, Vitamin A (DV%) 19, Vitamin C (DV%) 113, Calcium (DV%) 13, Iron (DV%) 14,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

• 1 9-ounce package refrigerated meat- or cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 4-ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers
• 1/2 cup refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, drain sweet peppers and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips. In a large saucepan heat Alfredo sauce. Stir in cooked and drained tortellini. Reduce heat and add sweet peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.

2. Before serving, stir in half of the basil. Sprinkle with the remaining basil and the black pepper.