Recipes Cuisine European Italian Pesto Pepper Tortellini 3.8 (25) 17 Reviews 3 Photos This is a delicious, creamy, tasty pasta, perfect for entertaining! The walnuts are optional - I've never used them and it STILL tastes amazing! Submitted by Julie Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Servings: 4 Yield: 2 to 3 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 19 ounces cheese tortellini ½ cup julienned red bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup butter 2 cups heavy whipping cream ¼ cup ground walnuts 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion Directions Prepare tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute red pepper and garlic in butter or margarine until pepper is crisp and tender. Stir in cream and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add walnuts, basil and onion and heat through. Drain tortellini, add to sauce and toss to coat. Serve with your favorite garnish. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 947 Calories 79g Fat 48g Carbs 17g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 947 % Daily Value * Total Fat 79g 101% Saturated Fat 48g 238% Cholesterol 255mg 85% Sodium 543mg 24% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 2g Protein 17g 35% Vitamin C 17mg 19% Calcium 266mg 20% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 180mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.