Vegetarian

Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce is for Dinner.

Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce takes 15 minutes to cook.

Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce are:

4 (8 oz.) pkgs. cheese-filled whole wheat tortellini
2 (28 oz) cans organic crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tsp. Extra Virgin olive oil
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 T chiffonade basil
1/4-1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)

Here is how you make Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce:

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan heat the olive oil over med-high heat. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 more minutes, until the mushrooms start to sweat. Next, add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and stir well to combine (if using crushed red pepper, add when adding the tomatoes). Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until of desired consistency. Stir in basil; heat through. Spoon sauce over tortellini.Makes 12 servingsNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RDASKALOS.

The nutritional information for Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 266.6

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 30.1 mg
• Sodium: 595.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
• Protein: 15.0 g

Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Tortellini with Basil-Tomato Sauce is Vegetarian