Tortellini with Smoked Salmon Walnut Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Recipe  

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 Tbs. butter
• 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 2 Tbs. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 cup crushed walnuts
• 3/4 cup crumbled smoked salmon
• 8 oz. pre-cooked cheese tortellini (precooked is best -- if you use dry, cook according to pkg. directions)
• Shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation:

• In a large saute pan, combine 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon butter.
• Bring to a light boil.
• Add 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
• Add 1/2 cup crushed walnuts and 3/4 cup crumbled smoked salmon.
• Continue to reduce for 2 to 4 minutes then add 8 ounces cooked cheese tortellini.
• Saute until pasta is hot.
• Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Recipe found on here author: Jason Kosenski, Tacoma, WA.