Description
A quick and delicious Pesto Tortellini recipe perfect for a tasty, savory meal in just 15 minutes. Cheese tortellini is cooked and then tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce with a touch of olive oil, finished off with fresh Parmesan cheese for garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the surface and are tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat to prepare for tossing the tortellini with pesto.
- Toss tortellini in pesto: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and stir in 1/4 cup of pesto sauce, tossing well to coat each piece evenly with the flavorful pesto and warm through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle generously with fresh Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the tortellini to maintain a pleasant, chewy texture.
- Use fresh pesto for the best flavor or homemade pesto if available.
- You can add a splash of pasta cooking water to the skillet if pesto seems too thick to help coat the tortellini evenly.
- For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or sautéed vegetables alongside.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
