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Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 334 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

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  1. Cook the tortellini pasta according to package directions
  2. Remove 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta into a strainer.
  3. Place the drained tortellini to a large serving bowl.
  4. 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)
  5. Add the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil and toss to combine.
  6. 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

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

% 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.