Parmesan Tortellini & Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 20 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook tortellini according to package directions.

2. 2

   Drain pasta, but reserve ½ cup cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Combine the cooking liquid, oil, garlic, salt, and red pepper in a large saucepan.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes or until mixture slightly thickens.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; stir in cooked pasta and tomatoes, tossing to coat.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with Parmesan.