Herbed Artichoke Cheese Tortellini

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans italian-style diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated quartered artichoke hearts
• 2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 2 -4 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 drain tomatoes, reserving 2/3 cup juice; set aside.
• 2 drain artichokes, reserving 3/4 cup liquid; chop and set aside.
• 3 cook tortellini according to package directions.
• 4 meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, parsley, basil, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes in oil for 4-5 minutes or until onions are tender. add the reserved tomatoes, tomato juice and artichoke liquid.
• 5 bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 6 drain tortellini; add to tomato mixture.
• 7 stir in the olives, salt and reserved artichokes; heat through.
• 8 sprinkle with cheese.