R-010
Pesto Tortellini
A fast weeknight pasta with pesto, Asiago, and toasted pine nuts.
Servings1
Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
LevelEasy
Ingredients
- 20 oz tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup Asiago cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- Reserved pasta water, as needed
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: black pepper
- Optional: Maldon sea salt
- Optional: grilled chicken
Cooking Steps
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
- Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Drain the tortellini and return it to the pan.
- Toss with the pesto and pine nuts.
- Add half of the Asiago cheese.
- If needed, add a small amount of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Serve topped with the remaining Asiago cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, or Maldon sea salt if desired.
Pairs Well With
Roasted Asparagus
Garden Salad
Garlic Bread
Grilled Chicken