This super-easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is ready in 10 minutes! I recently made this to take to a party and it was the perfect thing for a quick, crowd-pleasing contribution. This pasta salad is made with just a handful of fresh, simple ingredients, but can always be customized to add more. It is the perfect side dish for parties, picnics, or potlucks!
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lrg. pkg (18 oz) cheese tortellini
- ½ cup pesto, more to taste
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 pint mozzarella cheese balls
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, thin sliced or diced (optional)
- 8 basil leaves, chiffonade
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
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1. Bring a large pot of water a rolling boil. Add in the tortellini. Do NOT cook tortellini according to package instructions. Instead, boil for exactly 90 seconds. Then drain and rinse with cold water.
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2. Place drained tortellini in a large bowl. Add in the pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, onion, and basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
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3. So easy, right?! Serve at once, or refrigerate until needed.
Recipe Notes
This time around, I picked up my pesto at a local Italian spot, so it was fresh made. If I’m making my own, I use Ina’s recipe.
Bon Appétit!
xx—BB
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