Cheese Tortellini with Tomato Sauce
( YIELD: 4 )

I N G R E D I E N T S
Colavita olive oil	2 tablespoons
Small onion diced	1
Small carrot shredded	1
Minced garlic	4 cloves
Whole tomatoes crushed with fingers and juices	2 cans 14.5 ounces each
Dry red wine	Quarter cup
Dried basil	1 tablespoon
Dried thyme	Half teaspoon
Salt	To taste
Pepper	To taste
Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini	16 to 18 ounces
Parmesan or Romano cheese	Freshly grated

1	Heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat.
2	Add olive oil then the onions and carrots: saute until softened about 5 minutes.
3	Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
4	Add tomatoes wine basil thyme salt and pepper.
5	Cover and cook over medium-low heat until tomatoes have broken down and liquid has reduced about 20 minutes.
6	Remove lid and continue to cook until desired thickness- but not too thick. Taste for seasoning.
7	Cook tortellini according to package directions for al dente.
8	Drain add to sauce and cook for about 1 minute stirring to combine.
9	Serve immediately passing the grated cheese separately.