Tortellini Rustica With Smoked Mozzarella

Tortellini Rustica con Mozzarella Affumicata

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 18  ounces  dried  cheese tortellini
• 6  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1  lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2⁄3 cup vermouth
• 1  cup  chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1  cup  thinly sliced fresh basil
• 3⁄4 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1  lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

1. Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente', stirring occasionally.
2. Drain well.
3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add onion; increase heat to high and saute until onion is beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes.
6. Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
7. Add vermouth, then parsley, basil, olives, and oregano.
8. Cook 4 minutes, stirring often.
9. Add cooked tortellini; toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Stir in cheese.
12. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 6 servings.
13. That's it!