Smoked Chicken Tortellini w/ Garlic Sage Sauce
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This hearthy dish is a GJ favorite. Serve with garlic bread.

1 cup of frozen smoked chicken tortellini
1 shredded organic carrot
1-2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
1/2 organic cucumber (chopped)
3-4 tablespoons of ground pistachios
1/2 -1 teaspoon of sage
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
3-4 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese

Cook pasta according to directions. Check for desired tenderness.

While pasta is cooking, saute shredded carrot, cucumber and sage in butter (or EVOO) in a large sauce pan on medium heat until tender. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Combine with drained pasta. Add pepper, pistachio and cheese. Toss well and serve.

You can add some cayenne or red pepper flakes for more heat if desired.