Description
This Pesto Tortellini recipe is a quick and flavorful pasta dish perfect for a busy weeknight. Cheese-filled tortellini is tossed in a basil pesto sauce with cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts for a delicious meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
Pesto:
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Others:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil tortellini in salted water, then drain.
- Sauté Tomatoes: Cook cherry tomatoes in olive oil until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix tortellini with pesto, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and pepper.
- Finish and Serve: Top with pine nuts and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream or mascarpone with the pesto.
- You can substitute pine nuts with chopped walnuts or almonds for a budget-friendly twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
