Gorgeous Tortellini Salad

I've served this at winter tailgate BBQs as well as summer ones. Men, in particular, seem to love it. Divas surround themselves with such men.

This recipe calls for roasted red peppers and pesto. Martha and Rachel probably roast and make their own. Or their people do. Mine come in jars and are store-bought. I am, after all, a busy diva.

Gorgeous Tortellini Salad

1 package of quality cheese tortellini (I adore wheat)

some roasted red tomatoes, chopped

pesto

1/2 kielbasa or other smoked sausage, cut to bite-size (I am lucky enough to have a Polish market near me where they make their own. Divine.)

Parmesan cheese

Cook the tortellini. Throw in the peppers and kielbasa. Mix it all together with the pesto. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.

Options: Substitute cherry, grape, or sun-dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers. Use Asiago instead of Parmesan cheese. Omit the meat altogether and make it a vegetarian dish.

Make it a meal: Serve with a small avocado salad and a few slice of herbed bread bought at the local farmers market.

Wine: Chardonnay