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Creamy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Creamy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tortellini Pesto Salad with Feta and Sun-dried Tomatoes is an easy Pasta Salad recipe to make ahead of time and done in under 20 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds Fresh Cheese Tortellini (made with microbial rennet), cooked according to directions
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach
  • 1/3 cup Almonds or Walnuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (made with microbial rennet)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 8 pieces Sun-dried Tomatoes In Oil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese (made with microbial rennet)

Instructions

  1. Combine: In a blender or food processor combined basil, spinach, almonds, parmesan cheese and salt.
  2. Pulse: Pulse until combined.
  3. Process: Slowly pour in extra virgin olive oil and process until smooth. Scrape sides as needed.
  4. Toss: Toss with cooked tortellini with pesto until coated.
  5. Stir: Add sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese. Stir until evenly distributed.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate until cold or ready to enjoy.

Notes

Ensure all cheeses used are made with microbial rennet.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Pasta Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 780 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 840 mg
  • Fat: 56 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 21 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: pesto tortellini, pasta salad, sun-dried tomatoes, feta salad