Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a fresh and easy summer pasta salad that can be ready in the time it takes you to boil your pasta! It consists of mozzarella pearls, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a delicious pesto dressing.
Servings 8
Calories 334kcal
Ingredients
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini
- ¾ cup pesto homemade or store bought
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup mini mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil sliced thin
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini pasta according to package directions19 ounces cheese tortellini
- Remove 1 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta into a strainer.
- Place the drained tortellini to a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, add the pesto and ¼ cup of the reserved pasta water and pour over the pasta and toss gently to coat the pasta. ( If the sauce is too dry, add another ¼ cup of the pasta water)¾ cup pesto
- Add the sliced tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil and toss to combine.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup mini mozzarella pearls, ¼ cup fresh basil
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
Serve chilled or at room temperature!
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2mg
