Pesto Tortellini Salad
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
20 mins
-
Servings
6 servings
-
Calories
283 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Tortellini Salad
Report
This tortellini pesto pasta salad is a bright and flavorful dish that's great as a summer side dish or party food. Cheesy pasta is tossed in a lemony pesto and served with fresh tomatoes and lots of basil!
Share:
Ingredients
For the Pesto
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the Tortellini Salad
- 1 large package 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1-1/2 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup small mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- fresh basil for garnish
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
For the Pesto
- Add the pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped.
- Next, add the basil leaves and parmesan cheese. Pulse until the basil is finely chopped.
- With the food processor on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Pulse until the pesto is smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
- Set aside until ready to use.
For the Pasta Salad
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package directions. Cooking times will vary.
- Drain the tortellini and run it under cold water until it is no longer warm to the touch, about 30 seconds.
- Add the tortellini to a large bowl.
- Add the pesto and stir gently to coat the pasta with pesto.
- Add the arugula, tomatoes, mozzarella, and pine nuts. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. I prefer to enjoy this pasta salad at room temperature but it can be enjoyed cold as well.
Equipments used:
Notes
- You can use storebought pesto in place of homemade - use 3/4-1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1g
Calories
283kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
218mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
