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Tortellini with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce Tortellini, the little rings of pasta filled with cheese, originated in the city of bologna. Sun-dried tomatoes are extensively used all over the sunny mediterranean regions of italy. Sun-dried tomato pesto, has the characteristic sharpness of tomatoes, along with the overpowering taste of garlic. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  5 mins Makes 2 to 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cups  cooked  tortellini   pasta For The Sauce 1 recipe   sun-dried tomato pesto 1 tsp   chilli powder 1/4 cup   fresh cream 1 cup   milk salt  to taste Method   For the sauce Combine the sun-dried tomato pesto, chilli powder, fresh cream, milk and salt in a large saucepan and mix well. Allow to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously. Remove from the fire and keep aside. How to proceed Just before serving, re-heat the sauce and toss the tortellini...

Sun Dried Tomatoes, Pesto and Cream Cheese Cold Dip This attractive and innovative dip comprises three sauces layered one above the other in a bowl: pesto sauce loaded with basil, the famous italian herb; milky cream cheese sauce with a dash of herbs; and sun-dried tomato sauce. Preparation Time:  10 mins Makes 1.5 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup   cream cheese 1/2 cup   sun-dried tomatoes For The Pesto Layer 1/4 cup   chopped pinenuts (chilgoza)  or 2 cups  fresh  basil  leaves , loosely packed 2 tbsp   olive oil 1 tsp   chopped garlic (lehsun) salt  to taste For Serving vegetable crudités potato  fries Method   For the pesto layer Lightly roast the pine nuts. Cool completely. Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend into a smooth paste. Keep aside. How to proceed Soak the sun-dried tomatoes in a little warm water for about 5 minutes and blend to a fine paste. Put the cream cheese,...