Spicy Tortellini

• 2 bacon strips, diced
• 1/3 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
• 1 can (5-1/2 ounces) spicy hot V8 juice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• Dash pepper
• 1 cup dried cheese tortellini
• Shredded Asiago cheese, optional

1. In a small saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute the celery, onion and garlic until tender.
2. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir into celery mixture. Add the V8 juice, chili powder, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Add tortellini. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with Asiago cheese if desired.

bacon, celery, onion, garlic, cornstarch, beef broth, chili powder, sugar, pepper, dried cheese tortellini, cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spicy-tortellini/ (may not work)