Ingredients

6tbspbutter

6clovesgarlic

½tspground sage

1tspsalt

1tspfresh ground black pepper

1lbfresh meat-filled tortellini,or frozen

2tbspflat-leaf parsley,chopped

Preparation

In a medium frying pan, melt the butter over low heat.

Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes, and mashing the garlic with the back of a wooden spoon, until it is soft and golden.

Stir in the sage, salt, and pepper.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the tortellini until just done, about 4 minutes for fresh, and 12 minutes for frozen.

Drain the pasta and return to the pot.

Add the butter and parsley and toss over low heat for about 1 minute until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the butter.