Pesto Tortellini
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5.0
93 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
542 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Tortellini
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With only 5 ingredients, Pesto Tortellini with Asiago is perfect for busy nights. Ready in only 15 minutes, it still packs huge flavor!
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce , click for homemade pesto
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted
- 1 cup Asiago cheese , grated and divided
- crushed red pepper flakes , optional
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Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to packages directions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce. Drain well and return to the pot.
- Over low heat, toss together the pesto sauce with pine nuts and half of the asiago cheese. If needed, add a small amount of pasta water to thin the pesto.
- When warmed through, transfer to serving dishes and top with additional asiago cheese and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings section.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1064mg
(44%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
964IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
398mg
(40%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1064mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 964IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 398mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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