TORTELLINI IN VODKA CREAM 
1 lb. cheese tortellini
1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 c. vodka
1 c. canned whole tomatoes, drained
3/4 c. coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. coarsely grated Romano cheese
1 c. heavy cream

Cook the tortellini. Drain well and transfer to a large serving bowl. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes. When the butter is bubbling rapidly, pour in the vodka. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add the whole tomatoes and both grated cheeses. Simmer for 3 more minutes. Pour in the cream and simmer for 1 additional minute. Remove the sauce from the heat. Pour the sauce over the tortellini and serve.

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Tortellini in Vodka Cream
   #78608
 Brenda (Colorado) says:
Added 1/2 cup homegrown brocolli florets; 1/4 C red pepper; 1/4 C onion....used mozzarella cheese instead of Romano; added a splash of milk to keep a smooth consistency. Will most definetly make this dish again; quick and easy!

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