Low Fat Pesto Tortellini
Brighten up your mealtime with this Low Fat Pesto Tortellini recipe—a wholesome, flavor-packed dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender spinach and ricotta tortellini tossed in a creamy homemade pesto, this recipe delivers bold basil and garlic flavors with a health-conscious twist. The low-fat Parmesan, fresh baby spinach, and a hint of zesty lemon juice create a lighter, guilt-free version of classic pesto. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, this dish pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables. Savor every bite of this irresistible, easy-to-make dish while keeping things nutritious and full of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 g Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 cup Baby Spinach
- 2 large Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 cup Low-fat Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Pine Nuts
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook for about 6-8 minutes or according to the package instructions until al dente.
3. While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves and baby spinach.
4. Add the garlic cloves, low-fat Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts to the food processor.
5. Pulse the mixture several times to chop the ingredients roughly.
6. While the processor is running, slowly add extra virgin olive oil and water until the pesto becomes smooth and creamy.
7. Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the pesto and blend for another 10 seconds.
8. Drain the cooked tortellini and return it to the pot.
9. Toss the tortellini with the pesto until well coated. Adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
10. Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of low-fat Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.9 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 3086 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1057 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 940 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
