Tortellini with Peas
Easy tortellini dinner with sweet peas, sauteed garlic, and marinara sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $
Ingredients
- 1 package of tortellini
- 1 package of frozen peas
- 28 oz. can of tomato sauce or puree
- 1 small sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. of salt
- 1/4 tsp. of black pepper
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- grated cheese to taste
Instructions
Preparing the sauce:
- In a medium sauce pan add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to high heat.2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- Next, add in the garlic, onions, salt, and pepper and sauté until the garlic is golden brown and the onions soften (about 2-3 minutes).1 small sweet onion diced, 2 cloves of garlic minced, 1/2 tsp. of salt, 1/4 tsp. of black pepper
- Lower to medium heat and add in can of tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.28 oz. can of tomato sauce or puree
- Next, add in the frozen peas and simmer for 10 minutes.1 package of frozen peas
Preparing Tortellini:
- While the sauce is simmering prepare the tortellini according to the instructions.1 package of tortellini
To Serve:
- Place the tortellini in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of grated cheese to taste.grated cheese
Notes
Invent Your Recipe: I enjoy marinara sauce on pretty much any dish. I make it all the time and keep it on hand stored in mason jars. A recipe like this one, which incorporates marinara sauce as the base, is very easy to make if you already have the sauce on hand. If this is true, add the frozen peas and simmer for 10 minutes until the peas are cooked.
If you do not have marinara sauce, follow the above recipe which guides you through a quick scratch sauce. It does not have all the layers and flavors of my Sunday gravy, but is perfect with this easy tortellini dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal