Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
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This Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a fresh and easy summer pasta salad that can be ready in the time it takes you to boil your pasta! It consists of mozzarella pearls, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a delicious pesto dressing.
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Ingredients
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini
- ¾ cup pesto homemade or store bought
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup mini mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil sliced thin
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Instructions
- Cook the tortellini pasta according to package directions
- Remove 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta into a strainer.
- Place the drained tortellini to a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, add the pesto and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and pour over the pasta and toss gently to coat the pasta. ( If the sauce is too dry, add another ¼ cup of the pasta water)
- Add the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- Serve chilled or at room temperature!
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
43mg
(1%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
599IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 599IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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