Tortellini Rustica With Smoked Mozzarella - cooking recipe

Ingredients

18 ounces dried cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup vermouth
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
3/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 lb smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente', stirring occasionally.
Drain well.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion; increase heat to high and saute until onion is beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
Add tomatoes; saute 3 minutes.
Stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes.
Add vermouth, then parsley, basil, olives, and oregano.
Cook 4 minutes, stirring often.
Add cooked tortellini; toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cheese.
Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 6 servings.
That's it!