Description
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salaz is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of pesto with tender tortellini, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and toss with the pesto sauce.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream to the pesto.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pesto, Tortellini, Pasta, Salaz, Italian, Vegetarian