Pesto Tortellini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
737 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Tortellini
Description
This dish features tortellini filled with mushrooms cooked according to package directions, providing a tender pasta base. The sauce blends sautéed shallots and garlic with spinach for a mild vegetable component. Reduced-fat crème fraîche adds creaminess without heaviness, while pesto contributes an herbal, slightly nutty flavor profile.
Lemon zest and juice brighten the sauce, balancing the creamy and savory elements. Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty layer that complements the pesto. Adding reserved pasta water adjusts the sauce’s texture, allowing it to lightly coat the tortellini for a cohesive dish.
The preparation avoids high heat on the pesto to preserve its fresh flavors. This recipe can be served as a comforting main course with a balanced richness and fresh herbaceous notes.
Using fresh refrigerated pesto rather than bottled jars enhances flavor depth. Substituting sun-dried tomato pesto offers a different flavor profile when desired.
Ingredients
- 300 g tortellini (we used mushroom)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 shallot diced
- 2 garlic crushed, cloves
- 60 g spinach
- 100 ml crème fraîche reduced fat
- 3 tablespoon pesto
- 0.5 lemon juice and zest only
- 20 g parmesan grated
- 50 ml pasta water
Instructions
- Cook 300 g Tortellini according to the packet instructions.
- Heat 1 teaspoon Olive oil over a low heat and cook 3 Shallots and 2 Garlic cloves for 4 minutes.
- Add 60 g Spinach, 20 g Parmesan, 100 ml Reduced fat creme fraiche, 3 tablespoon Pesto, and the juice and zest of 0.5 Lemon. Mix well.
- Drain the tortellini, reserving 50 ml Pasta water. Add the tortellini and water to the pan. Stir and return to the heat for 1 minutes.
Notes
- Fresh refrigerated pesto offers stronger flavor compared to jarred varieties.
- Sun-dried tomato pesto can be used for a variation in taste.
- Pesto should be warmed gently or tossed with pasta without high heat to preserve its flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 737 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 737kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1089mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 3359IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 424mg | 42% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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