posted by bingham 03-18-99 6:23 PM
Stir Fry Tortellini with Roasted Garlic Sauce
Makes 12 appetizer servings
1 large bulb garlic
2 TBSP. cooking oil plus more as needed
1 (9 oz.) Package fresh tortellini pasta, cooked and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 TBSP. hot sauce
Cut 1/2 inch off top of garlic bulb; discard. Wrap garlic in foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour until cloves are tender.
Heat 2 TBSP. Oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir fry half of the tortellini for 3 minutes or until
golden brown, turning once.
Repeat with remaining tortellini using more oil if necessary. Drain Arrange on platter.
Separate garlic into cloves ; pinch each clove so roasted flesh slips out.
Place cloves in a food processor; adding mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese and hot sauce and process until smooth.`
Dip tortellini into sauce.