Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavor-packed salad featuring cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and creamy mozzarella tossed in zesty pesto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can artichokes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, pearl-sized
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
- Drain and cool the tortellini under cold water.
- Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes by chopping them up.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and mozzarella. Toss gently.
- Add the pesto sauce and mix until everything is coated.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan and toss again.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Best made ahead of time to allow flavors to meld. Customize with additional veggies or proteins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: pasta salad, tortellini, pesto, vegetarian, summer dish
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