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Pesto Tortellini

This Easy Pesto Tortellini is a vibrant and delicious dish that comes together in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (20-ounce) bag cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 (12-ounce) container marinated mozzarella balls, drained
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Cook the cheese tortellini for 1 ½ minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, pesto, sliced cherry tomatoes, drained mozzarella balls, and diced red onion.
  • Gently toss the ingredients until well combined.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the tortellini; 1 ½ minutes is ideal.
Use high-quality pesto for the best flavor.
Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 450
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 6
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 12
  • Cholesterol: 20