Take-out Tuesday, Tomato Tortellini Stoup

Stoup? A termed coined by Food Network’s Rachel Ray meaning a very thick soup Or a soup that eats like a stew This versatile recipe uses simple ingredients You can use a slow cooker or a dutch oven on the stove Bacon for garnishing is optional, but if you want to use bacon cook it … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Asparagus Tortellini Alfredo

Last week HHjr said, “Let’s have a pasta bake for dinner Tuesday, I’m in the mood for some creamy tortellini…” We take turns cooking, and while he was busy getting his boys to baseball practice and rock climbing after school, I threw this together for supper Only 6 ingredients, 2 cheeses, fresh asparagus, Italian sausage, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, 3 Way Tortellini, Soup, Stew or Pasta

With the onset of cooler weather I have been drawn to hearty soup recipes, such as this Slow Cooker Lasagna Tortellini Soup from Olla-Podrida Because I am lazy always looking for short cuts, I decided to really make it easy and use bottled marinara sauce With sauteed onion, Ground pork, Italian sausage, Italian seasoning and … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, BLT Tortellini Salad with Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette

This do ahead salad is loaded with garden bounty, but you can make it any time of year You can cook the tortellini, corn, asparagus and snap peas ahead of time Toss together and refrigerate Go ahead and add the dressing and Parmesan Season with salt and pepper When it’s time to serve add chopped … Continue reading