Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni with No-Cook Tomato Sauce

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This no-cook tomato sauce is perfect with spinach & ricotta tortelloni. Simply cut up tomatoes and mix with oil, basil, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Then let it sit for an hour or up to 4 hours for a more intense flavor.

Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni with No-Cook Tomato Sauce

Minutes to Prep 15

Total Minutes 23

Serves 10

Difficulty 3

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ripe tomatoes
  • 4  to 5 tablespoonsgood quality extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 cloves small cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 package BUITONI Refrigerated Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni (20 oz.)

Method

CUT tomatoes into ¼-inch pieces, reserving any juice from cutting board. Place in large bowl along with their juice. Add oil, basil, parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper; toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine; cover. Allow mixture to sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. If timing permits, let sit at room temperature for 4 hours.

PREPARE pasta according to package directions; drain and return to saucepan. Add sauce; toss to coat.

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