For some reason, and much to Thing 2’s chagrin, I have been on a spicy kick lately.
I didn’t even really realize it until I looked at the titles of some of my recent posts: Sriracha Garlic Burger Spread, Sweet and Spicy Grilled Shrimp, and Spicy Veggie Quinoa Curry. Poor Thing 2!
But, in my defense, I have to say that all of these have either been optional (like the Burger Spread) or not so hot that Thing 2 could not eat them. And, in fact, he actually enjoyed the Veggie Quinoa Curry.
In this Spicy Skillet Tortellini and Tomatoes recipe, I was also careful to control the level of spice so that he would not object too much. But you can dial it up or down, depending on what your family likes!
This recipe was suggested to me by one of my high school friends with whom I am connected on Facebook! We have not seen each other in about 25 years, but the magic of Facebook connected us again and he was nice enough to give me a recipe similar to this one that I adapted a bit.
He also suggested another recipe that I also ended up loving and publishing, Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken!
Spicy Skillet Tortellini with Tomatoes
Print RecipeIngredients
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini (1 package)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- fresh Parmesan cheese (optional, can substitute grated, if needed)
Instructions
- Boil water, then add the tortellini and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil with the paprika and crushed red pepper.
- Add the tortellini and saute until the pasta is coated and has slightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and heat for about 2 more minutes.
- Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Aunt Bee
I love using cheese tortellini for quick and delicious weeknight meals! I love this recipe, especially the tomatoes!
Ronda
Hi Kristin, I wanted to come by and let you know that your recipe is being featured this week on #theweekendsocial by KitchenDreaming. I do hope to see you stop over and link up again this weekend. We love recipes like this that have us in and out of the kitchen in a flash!
Kristin King
Thanks Ronda! I am so excited to be featured! I am heading over to this week’s party right now! 🙂
Diane Balch
Good to see you and your terrific recipes. Love this tortellini dish. PInned. Thanks for coming to Weekend Bites ( formally Foodie Friday.)
Pure Grace Farms
Tortellini is one of my favorite pastas. There is so many great things you can stuff in that little pocket. Love your recipe, I am all about spicy and this sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing at Foodie Fridays. I hope we see you again this week.
Blessings,
Shari
Maggie at The Love Nerds
This recipe is totally up our alley! I cannot wait to give it a try. I know we are going to love it.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
This looks wonderful, Kristin! We will definitely be making it…I know my family will love it! Pinning…and I am stumbling it too! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Foodie Fridays! I always love to see what you are making! Hope you had a good weekend!
Judy
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Karen
This looks amazing! I love pasta and this sounds so fast, easy, and delicious. Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday!
Pinning.
Jess
I would love a VERY large bowl of this! YUM!
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Sandra Shaffer
Mmmm, looks delicious! Tortellini is one of my favorite pastas! Love the bit of heat you added!
Kristin King
Thanks, Sandra! I love tortellini too, and as you can imagine it is one of Thing 2’s favorite foods. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Lori Who Needs A Cape?
Sounds just great! Cheese tortellini is such a great staple, always cooking up something with it!
Platter Talk
What a great summer recipe, and your photos are spectacular. Great post!!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps
Isn’t Facebook a funny and wonderful thing?? Love this spicy tortellini!!
Cooking Lisbon
Great pictures and would be an amazing dish to eat, joining together spicy, cheese and pasta.
It is totally different from the portuguese traditional cuisine, which has a little bit of spicy (few comparing with other food cultures), but tomatoes we used a lot. We will try for sure, we love to learn food dishes from other countries and cultures.