This was in today's paper , the grocery section , Publix Markets fold out.
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes ( rinsed)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb large peeled/divined shrimp
20 ounces Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini ( three cheese ones , Ricotta , Romano & Parmesan) With some Parmesan shredded over the the completed meal.
1 3/4 cups Gia Russa Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup white wine
4 ounces pre sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper.
1... Fill a large sauce pan , half full of water. Cover and bring to a boiling high for pasta. Cut tomatoes into halves or quarters , set aside.
2...Meanwhile preheat large saute pan on medium-high...2-3 minutes. Place oil in the pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp, cook 1-2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3...Stir tortellini into boiling water. Boil 3-5 minutes , stirring occasionally until tender.
4...Stir marinara sauce into shrimp; then stir in remaining ingredients ( including tomatoes) . Cook 1-2 more minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5... Drain tortellini ; then stir into the marinara sauce............ SERVE.
Suggested items with it........
Green beans , Italian five grain bread , garlic butter and for dessert a Delizza Chocolate Cream Puff.
The wine..... A crisp , light bodied white wine such as Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc , which has a light citrus and pear flavor.
The Green Beans....................
1 (12 oz) bag fresh green beans
3-5 sprigs of fresh dill
2 oz fera cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Kraft Special Collection Greek Vinaigrette
1.... Microwave beans in bag on high 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender or desires tenderness. Measure and chop the dill finely ( 2 tablespoons) place in med bowl. Chop feta coarsely or crumble while adding to the dill.
2....Remove the beans and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the coking process , drain and pat dry.
3... Add the beans to the dill and feta; stir in pepper and dressing , Chill until ready to serve , Stir 1 time before serving.
Guess what I'm cooking for supper tonight........ YEP and it should be good.
Oldyaker ... I'm darn happy you will not be here tonight , I will only have to fight the wife and pups for my share.
This for supper with the hot bread and garlic butter smothering it , the glass of chilled wine along with the meal .... Almost will make me want to be a Italian. :lol:
Chuck.
PS.. If it turns out to not being any good I do have a back up can of Vienna's and some Ritz crackers. ( Added that for Jack since he is worried about what I eat ) :roll:
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes ( rinsed)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb large peeled/divined shrimp
20 ounces Buitoni Mixed Cheese Tortellini ( three cheese ones , Ricotta , Romano & Parmesan) With some Parmesan shredded over the the completed meal.
1 3/4 cups Gia Russa Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup white wine
4 ounces pre sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper.
1... Fill a large sauce pan , half full of water. Cover and bring to a boiling high for pasta. Cut tomatoes into halves or quarters , set aside.
2...Meanwhile preheat large saute pan on medium-high...2-3 minutes. Place oil in the pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp, cook 1-2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
3...Stir tortellini into boiling water. Boil 3-5 minutes , stirring occasionally until tender.
4...Stir marinara sauce into shrimp; then stir in remaining ingredients ( including tomatoes) . Cook 1-2 more minutes or until thoroughly heated.
5... Drain tortellini ; then stir into the marinara sauce............ SERVE.
Suggested items with it........
Green beans , Italian five grain bread , garlic butter and for dessert a Delizza Chocolate Cream Puff.
The wine..... A crisp , light bodied white wine such as Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc , which has a light citrus and pear flavor.
The Green Beans....................
1 (12 oz) bag fresh green beans
3-5 sprigs of fresh dill
2 oz fera cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Kraft Special Collection Greek Vinaigrette
1.... Microwave beans in bag on high 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender or desires tenderness. Measure and chop the dill finely ( 2 tablespoons) place in med bowl. Chop feta coarsely or crumble while adding to the dill.
2....Remove the beans and immediately plunge into ice water to stop the coking process , drain and pat dry.
3... Add the beans to the dill and feta; stir in pepper and dressing , Chill until ready to serve , Stir 1 time before serving.
Guess what I'm cooking for supper tonight........ YEP and it should be good.
Oldyaker ... I'm darn happy you will not be here tonight , I will only have to fight the wife and pups for my share.
This for supper with the hot bread and garlic butter smothering it , the glass of chilled wine along with the meal .... Almost will make me want to be a Italian. :lol:
Chuck.
PS.. If it turns out to not being any good I do have a back up can of Vienna's and some Ritz crackers. ( Added that for Jack since he is worried about what I eat ) :roll:
