Tortellini Alfredo with Roasted Peppers

Submitted by lisar

"This is simple, quick and good enough to serve to guests. Just great!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh or frozen meat-filled tortellini or (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted sweet peppers
• 1⁄2 cup light alfredo sauce
• 1⁄2 cup shredded fresh basil (I have substituted fresh spinach with great results as well.)
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

directions

1. Prepare tortellini according to package direction; drain.
2. Drain sweet peppers and cut into ½ inch wide strips.
3. In a large saucepan heat Alfredo sauce and add cooked and drained tortellini; reduce heat and add sweet pepper strips.
4. Let simmer 5 minutes stirring often.
5. Before serving, stir in half of the basil and top with ground pepper and remaining basil.