I am not a fan of Valentines Day, but I felt the need to make something special for dinner. The boys got Mac and Cheese (see recipe on the side of the Velveeta box) and for my darling husband I served up Tortellini in a Walnut Butter Sauce.
What you will need: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 6 tablespoons butter, sage leaves (preferably fresh, but I used dried), 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 pound tortellini, Parmesan and salt.
Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat and cook until syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside. Cook the tortellini according to the package. I bought the kind you get in the refrigerator section and chose chicken and prosciutto. Melt the butter in a large skillet and add the sage leaves according to your taste and the walnuts. Cook about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup of the pasta water to the pan and cook until reduced by half. After draining the tortellini, add to the pan and coat with the sauce. Also add salt to taste and top with Parmesan. Before serving drizzle with the balsamic reduction.
This dish was good, but nothing to write home about. I doubt I will make it again. It was quick and easy.
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