Ricotta/spinach Tortelloni With Gorgonzola Sauce & Pine Nuts

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (we used toasted slivered almonds)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dry wine
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package spinach and ricotta tortellini (we used barilla)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, cut into 1-inch strips

Recipe

• 1 roast pine nuts or slivered almonds in pan until very lightly browned.
• 2 set aside.
• 3 heat olive oil in a large skillet.
• 4 add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes(if using) and saute until transparent.
• 5 add wine and whipping cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
• 6 add gorgonzola cheese and continue to simmer for 3 minutes.
• 7 cook tortelloni according to package directions.
• 8 add roasted pine nuts, salt, pepper and drained tortelloni to skillet.
• 9 turn off heat, cover and let sit for 2 minutes.
• 10 garnish with chives.
• 11 serve immediately.