Tortellini with Olive Oil, Tomato, & Parmesan

Tortellini with Olive Oil, Tomato, and Parmesan

This is a wonderful pasta dish that you can use tortellini or gnocchi for. It has great herbs and feels nice & light after you eat it.

You will need:

1 (32 oz.) chicken broth

1 (16 oz.) package tortellini or gnocchi

2 Tbsp. EVOO

1 Tbsp minced garlic

10 -12 fresh sage leaves

4 tomatoes, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp fresh black pepper

1/2 cup shredded parmesan

Place broth in a dutch oven; add even water to equal amount necessary to cook tortellini or gnocchi according to package.

Drain & reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

Heat oil in medium skillet, add garlic & sage. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove leaves & pat on paper towels.
Set leaves aside.

Reserve EVOO mixture in skillet.

In large bowl, combine pasta, reserved garlic oil, reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, tomato, & salt/pepper.

Sprinkle with cheese & sage leaves!