Creamy Tortellini Fire Tomatoes (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 large sweet pepper, chopped
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1 large Cubanelle pepper, chopped
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1 serrano pepper, chopped
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1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 pound ground turkey
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 cups canned fire roasted tomatoes
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon gochujang or sriracha
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1/2 cup heavy cream or Mexican crema
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12 ounces prepared cheese tortellini
→ For Serving
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Fresh chopped herbs
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Chopped peppers
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Hot sauce of choice
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, sweet pepper, Cubanelle pepper, serrano, jalapeño, and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.
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Add ground turkey to the pan. Break it up and cook until fully browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in dried basil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and gochujang. Simmer uncovered for 15–60 minutes to develop flavor.
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Boil tortellini in salted water according to package instructions until it floats. Drain and set aside.
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Add cooked tortellini to the sauce and stir to combine. Swirl in heavy cream or crema just before serving.
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Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, chopped peppers, and a splash of hot sauce if desired.
# Helpful Notes:
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To increase heat, add habanero or ghost peppers to the sauté step.
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Simmering the sauce longer enhances flavor depth, up to 60 minutes.
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Use crema instead of heavy cream for a lighter finish with similar richness.