Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Pesto Tortellini, a quick and flavorful Italian pasta dish that combines cheese-filled tortellini with fragrant basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is a perfect harmony of fresh ingredients and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions until tender, usually 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Tomatoes: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked tortellini to the skillet along with pesto and black pepper. Toss gently to coat, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
- Final Touches: Remove from heat and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, stir in grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp.
- You can also use sun-dried tomato pesto for a twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
