Roasted Red Pepper-Caesar Tortelloni

Directions

1. 1
   Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. 2
   Stir together dressing and next 4 ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 minute and 20 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds or until warm, stirring at 30-second intervals.
3. 3
   Combine hot cooked pasta and red pepper strips in a serving bowl. Pour dressing mixture evenly over pasta mixture. Top with croutons, and serve immediately.
4. 4
   *Dried porcini mushroom tortelloni or refrigerated three-cheese tortellini may be substituted.
5. 5
   Note: For testing purposes only, we used Barilla Ricotta and Asparagus Tortelloni, Wishbone Creamy Caesar Dressing, and Cardini's Gourmet Cut Caesar Croutons.