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Bellybuttons

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Optional splash of red wine
  • 2 packs of fresh tortellini pasta
  • 1/4 of a red onion
  • 1 Clove of garlic
  • Big handful of mushrooms
  • 1 Small jar of pesto sauce
  • 4 or 5 fresh tomatoes

Instructions

  • Chop the onion and put in a pot with olive oil and an optional splash of red wine
  • Crush and finely chop the garlic
  • Chop the fresh tomatoes with a sharp knife so they are a big mushy lump
  • Finely chop the mushrooms
  • Gently heat the onion till it's softened.
  • Add the mushrooms and fry adding more oil if necessary
  • Add the tomatoes and stir continuously until they are liquid.
  • Add the pesto sauce, salt and pepper to taste and stir thoroughly.
  • Heat gently
  • In the meantime cook the fresh pasta according to the instructions on the packet.
  • When heated drain and add the pasta to the sauce.
  • Add a little of the pasta water and stir in thoroughly to add a creamier texture
  • Serve with salad, olive, sun-dried tomatoes and olive bread drizzled with olive oil!