Pasta Rustica with Smoked Mozzarella

Serving suggestion: 

 

Prep and cook time:

  
 

Makes:

 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 pkgs (9 oz ea)

Dried cheese tortellini

6 tbsp

Olive oil

1

Large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise

1 lb

Cherry tomatoes, halved

2

Garlic cloves, minced

2/3 c

Vermouth

1 c

Chopped fresh Italian parsley

1 c

Thinly sliced fresh basil

¾ c

Kalamata olives, pitted, halved

1 ½ tsp

Dried oregano

1 lb

Smoked mozzarella, cut into ½ in cubes

 

Directions:

  1. Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.  Drain well. 

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add onion; increase heat to high and sauté until onion is beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.  Add tomatoes; sauté 3 minutes.  Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes.  Add vermouth, then parsley, basil, olives, and oregano.  Cook 4 minutes, stirring often.  Add cooked tortellini; toss over medium heat until sauce costs pasta.  Remove from heat.  Stir in cheese. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve.