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Tortellini with Madeira Cream Sauce

Tortellini is an easy way to make a complete meal. Boil water, cook noodles, and add
a heated a jar of red pasta sauce. Don’t forget to garnish with fresh basil for the

finishing touch. My favorite indulgence surpasses the tomato sauce and heads for the
cream. Shallots, garlic, sundried tomatoes, cream, Madeira wine, need I say more in
flavor? Madeira is an unusual wine that has brandy added and is superheated

“Madeirized” to simulate an aged flavor. Consider pairing with a white wine made from
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio grapes. For reds, a wine made from
Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Malbec, Merlot or Cabernet Franc grapes.

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced

2 large shallots, chopped
3 green onions, white part only, chopped
20 (ready to eat) sundried tomatoes halves, chopped

1 cup whipping cream
1/8 cup Madeira wine
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup white pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
9 oz. Cheese filled Tortellini: Cook according to package

directions

In a large sauté pan, heat butter and olive oil.

Add garlic, shallots and green onions and cook over medium heat
for 5 to 7 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium low and add cream, Madeira, basil,
pepper and salt. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly,

for 3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and Parmesan and stir until heated through and
cheese is melted.

Serve over prepared Tortellini.

Yield: SERVES 2