tortellini with roasted red pepper sauce

Ingredients

• 2-9 ounce package refrigerated meat- or cheese-filled tortellini or one 7- to 8-ounce package dried cheese filled tortellini
• 2-12 ounce jar roasted red sweet pepper, drained
• 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Return to saucepan.

2. Meanwhile, place roasted sweet pepper in a food processor. Cover and process until almost smooth. Set aside.

3. For sauce, in a medium saucepan cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until tender. Add pureed peppers, basil, sugar, and salt. Cook and stir until heated through. Pour sauce over tortellini; toss to coat.

4. Sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Makes 6 servings.