Tortellini With a Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce

A friend gave me this recipe after she went on and on about how fabulous and easy it is. I have not tried it, but based on her comments, I think it will be good!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs  cheese tortellini, cooked
• 1⁄8 cup fresh parsley, chopped for topping
• 1⁄8 cup parmesan cheese, Freshly-grated for topping
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  large garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups plum tomatoes, peeled crushed drained (canned)
• 1  chicken bouillon cube, mashed
• 4  teaspoons dried basil
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  cups heavy cream
• 4  tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly-grated

Directions

1. Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
2. Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
3. Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
4. Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
5. Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
6. When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
7. Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
8. Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.