Simplicity is the key in this quick and tasty weekday meal!
Simplicity is the key in this quick and tasty weekday meal!
Ingredients
Tortellini
- 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 basket cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup basil pesto (use recipe below or buy prepared pesto)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Pesto
- 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Cook the tortellini as directed and drain.
- Toss the tortellini with the basil pesto and tomatoes.
- Garnish with the shredded cheese.
- For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the garlic, basil, pine nuts, cheese, salt and pepper and pulse until coarsely chopped. Slowly add the olive oil and pulse to form a thick paste.
Serving Suggestion
Serve with Caesar salad and crusty bread.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 679 calories, 39 g. fat, 81 mg. cholesterol, 59 mg. carbohydrate, 15 g. dietary fiber, 30 g. protein, 814 mg. sodium.
