TORTELLINI WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA

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Make and share this Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.

Provided by braunj22

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup halved fresh mozzarella ball

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
  • If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
  • To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 48, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.4

Justin Taschler
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jevonte
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Muzammal Ali
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!


Nada islam
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This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Waiz Ahmed
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the pesto was a bit too oily for my taste.


Tshidiso akho
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Great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Md kuddls Mia
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ethan Ethan
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Not a fan of the pesto, but the tortellini and cherry tomatoes were great.


Maureen Heneghan
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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. The basil pesto really made the dish.


oladele omojola
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pesto was incredibly flavorful, and the tortellini cooked perfectly. I added some extra cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, and it was even better. Definitely a keeper!