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Pesto Tortellini Salad

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful salad of tortellini, fresh pesto, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 12 oz Tortellini Pasta
  • 1 cup Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions until tender yet firm. Drain and set aside.
  2. Combine the warm tortellini, pesto sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Season with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then gently toss to coat.
  4. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, don’t rinse the tortellini after cooking to retain the starch that helps the pesto adhere.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg