WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY and Tortellini with Sage-Walnut Butter

by | Apr 26, 2011 | Uncategorized | 13 comments

wednesdaymenu-1-1 Welcome to the really wet edition of What’s On the Menu Wednesday.  Even if  you aren’t an Arkansas resident, you may have seen us on the national news. 
The storms last night were splattered across the state and resulted in the devastation of Vilonia and the loss of nine lives either from tornadoes or flooding.

While we had warnings and found three trees down in the yard this morning, we were safe.  The Perfect Ones, even though they have received at least twelve inches of rain since last Thursday, are safe.  God is good.

So last night was my turn to host our bunko group.  Even with the tornado sirens going off, we gathered together and fellowshipped.  I showed everyone where the safest places to be in our basement, and we went on.  We never quite got around to actually playing, but we got caught up on the latest news and enjoyed feasting together.

I prepared three different pasta dishes, one of which I am sharing with you for WOtMW.  It got rave reviews.  I took the leftovers to school today where it met with the same reception.  It comes from the March edition of the Food Network Magazine. 

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Tortellini with Sage-Walnut Butter
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 bay leaf
6 Tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sage leaves
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pound fresh tortellini
grated Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
Combine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey and a bay leaf in a saucepan over medium-high heat.  Cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes.  Set aside.
Melt 6 Tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add 1/3 cup sage leaves and 1 cup chopped walnuts; cook 3 minutes.  Add 1 cup pasta-cooking water and cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes (I think it took longer than that.)
Toss with 1 pound cooked tortellini (I used cheese) , some grated Parmesan and salt and cracked pepper.
Drizzle with the balsamic syrup.
It was really tasty!
I’m really looking forward to what you have to say.  I’ll be sure and tell Noah and his Ark buddies that you dropped by.

13 Comments

  1. Beverly@Beverly's Back Porch
    Beverly@Beverly's Back Porch on at 6:30 pm

    Yes I did see you on the national news. So glad you’re safe. We are bracing for the storm tomorrow.

  2. ARLENE
    ARLENE on at 6:50 pm

    Glad you are safe and sound. I remember drooling over that recipe in FNM. I have no clue what Bunko is, but it must be an intrepid crowd to show up with tornado warnings.

  3. Natasha
    Natasha on at 7:19 pm

    Wow, that looks delicious! I definitely trying this.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

  6. Jill
    Jill on at 8:44 pm

    Hi Debbie,
    I shared my GF Coconut Banana Blueberry Bars with a video demonstration, as well as as article about the benefits of pastured eggs. I also shared my article about treating acne with diet. I hope you like them!

  7. nancy
    nancy on at 10:19 pm

    Looks Delicious! Thanks for hosting this party!

  8. Annesphamily
    Annesphamily on at 10:46 pm

    Yummy! The recipe sounds fantastic. Glad everyone is safe. The weather has really been something lately. Anne

  9. Denise
    Denise on at 12:31 am

    Thanks for hosting!! I’m sharing Hungarian Meatballs with Noodles this week. It’s a family favorite..my girls love it!

    I’m launching my new site tomorrow (moving Creative Kitchen into my new domain!) It’s exciting and nervewracking at the same time. I’m hoping to launch by 10 or 11am so hope you stop by the new place.

    Denise @ Creative Kitchen

  10. carolinaheartstrings
    carolinaheartstrings on at 8:15 am

    What a great looking recipe. I bet it tastes wonderful. Cannot wait to try it. Awesome turn out today!!!!

  11. Tina (PinayInTexas)
    Tina (PinayInTexas) on at 9:35 am

    Linking up a Filipino dessert called Pichi-pichi which is made from grated cassava, sugar and water and then coated with grated coconut.
    Thanks for another week of hosting!

  12. Marelie
    Marelie on at 10:36 am

    Thanks a lot for hosting.I am back again with my Camaron Rebosado and Sweet Sour Pork

  13. Jennie
    Jennie on at 2:41 pm

    Hi! I just added a post on Warming up to Green Smoothies! Love your blog, please stop by and say hello! Thanks for hosting!