Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 10
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.