Description
A delightful and quick recipe for homemade cheese tortellini served with vibrant pesto, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini
- ¾ cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mini mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions (2-3 minutes for fresh, 5-7 minutes for frozen) until they float to the surface.
- Drain the tortellini and set aside, reserving a splash of the cooking water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, pesto sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and mini mozzarella pearls.
- Gently toss the ingredients until everything is evenly coated in the pesto sauce, adding a bit of reserved pasta water if the mixture is too dry.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving and enjoy your delicious dish!
Notes
For added flavor, consider a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg