Creamy Tomato and Mascarpone Tortellini

Ingredients

• 600 g fresh cheese tortellini
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 150 g mascarpone
• 2 clove garlic cloves
• 20 g fresh basil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
• 40 g parmesan, finely grated

Method

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and chilli flakes and fry for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add the tinned tomatoes, season, and simmer for 12 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened.

3. 3

   Stir in the mascarpone until fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Keep warm over a low heat.

4. 4

   Cook the tortellini in a large pan of salted boiling water according to packet instructions, then drain gently.

5. 5

   Fold the tortellini through the sauce, taking care not to break them.

6. 6

   Serve in warm bowls scattered with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan.