Recipe of the Day: Meatless meal has rich, creamy sauce over pasta

TUSCAN PASTA WITH TOMATO-BASIL CREAM

1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated four-cheese ravioli*

1 (16-ounce) jar sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce

2 tablespoons white wine

2 medium-size fresh tomatoes, chopped**

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish: fresh basil strips

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, pour Alfredo sauce into a medium saucepan. Pour wine into sauce jar; cover tightly and shake well. Stir wine mixture into saucepan.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped basil and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

Toss with pasta, and top evenly with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Substitutions: *1 (13-ounce) package three-cheese tortellini may be substituted.

**1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, fully drained, may be substituted.

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This story was originally published March 14, 2016 at 7:04 AM.