Tuscan Pasta With Tomato-Basil Cream
Modified from Southern Living
1 (13 oz) three-cheese tortellini
1 (16 oz) jar sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce [or use roasted garlic Alfredo and add the sun-dried tomatoes yourself]
2 tbsp white wine
2 medium-size fresh tomatoes, chopped [or 1 (14.5-oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, fully drained, may be substituted]
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish: fresh basil strips
Prepare pasta according to package directions
Pour Alfredo sauce into saucepan (medium). Pour wine into sauce jar; cover tightly, and shake well. Stir wine mixture into saucepan. Stir in chopped tomatoes and ½ cup chopped basil and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with pasta, and top evenly with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired.
Makes 4-6 servings.