Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pesto
This Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe combines tender tortellini, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls with basil pesto for an easy summer side dish. Perfect for potlucks, a summer BBQ or a light dinner on its own!
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 18 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves chopped
- 6 oz fresh basil pesto sauce
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a pot of boiling salted water
- Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water
- Add the cooked pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil leaves to a large bowl
- Gently stir the pesto into the salad ingredients until well coated
- Cover and refrigerated until ready to serve. Garnish with additional basil before serving, if desired
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Notes
Do not overcook the pasta if using fresh tortellini. It takes 1-2 minutes to cook. For dried or frozen tortellini, follow package directions.
Add a little olive oil or more pesto sauce before serving if pasta seems dry.
Fresh pesto sauce is in the refrigerated section of the grocery store. You can also use a jar of pesto or homemade pesto. If you're not a fan of pesto, substitute your favorite Italian dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
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