Tortellini in Sauce

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 3 tbs. butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbs. chopped parsley
• 1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
• 1/4 ¼ lb. mushrooms, diced
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 cups beef stock, heated
• 2 tbs. cornstarch
• 3 tbs. cold water
• 1/2 ½ lb. tortellini, cooked
• 1/2 ½ cup crumbled, cooked bacon
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the butter in a skillet. Add onion, parsley, and garlic; cook 3 minutes over low heat.

Mix in the mushrooms and season; cook 3-4 minutes over medium heat. Pour in wine and cook 4 minutes over high heat. Add beef stock and cook 3 – 4 minutes over medium heat; correct seasoning.

Mix cornstarch with water; stir into sauce and cook 2 minutes. Add tortellini, simmer 3-4 minutes; then serve with bacon and cheese.