Tortellini with Pesto
Elevate your dinner routine with this vibrant and aromatic Tortellini with Pesto recipe, a perfect marriage of cheesy pasta and fresh, homemade pesto. Featuring tender, pillowy cheese tortellini tossed in a luscious basil pesto sauce made with fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this dish effortlessly combines bold, savory flavors with a nutty, herbal aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal option for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant centerpiece for entertaining. Serve it topped with extra grated Parmesan for an irresistible finishing touch, and pair with a crusty baguette or a crisp salad for a gourmet, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Tortellini with Pesto, cheese tortellini, homemade pesto, easy pasta dish, quick Italian recipes.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Cheese Tortellini
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine Nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-9 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender.
Step 3
While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 4
Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. With the processor running on low speed, gradually pour in the extra virgin olive oil.
Step 5
Add the lemon juice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can adjust the consistency with more olive oil if needed.
Step 6
Drain the cooked tortellini and return it to the pot. Add the pesto sauce and gently toss until the tortellini is well coated with the pesto.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (750.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2554.0 |
| Total Fat 175.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.3g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2641.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 190.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.2g | |
| Protein 74.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1065.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 480.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories