Tortellini with beetroot sauce
Ingredients
- 35 oz (1 kg) frozen tortellini (meat or cheese)
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) olive oil
- 3 green onions chopped
- 500 ml (2 cups) raw beets (about 4 medium beets), peeled and cut into large chunks
- 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) tortellini cooking water
- 250 ml (1 cup) 15% cooking cream
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Salt and pepper from the mill
- 250 ml (1 cup) grated fresh parmesan
Path to follow
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the tortellini for 8 minutes or until al dente. Reserve 1½ cups cooking water and drain.
- Peel and cut the beets into large chunks. Place in a food processor and chop finely.
- In a large deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the green onions and beets for 2 minutes. Stir in cooking water and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until beets are cooked. Return beet mixture to food processor, add cream, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Blend until you get a creamy consistency. Add more cream if needed.
- Pour the beet sauce into the skillet and add the cooked tortellini. Simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh grated parmesan when serving.
For adventurers
When ready to serve, garnish with:
- ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup walnuts
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22 min
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