Nut-Free Pesto Tortellini
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with this quick and delicious Nut-Free Pesto Tortellini recipe! Perfect for those with dietary restrictions, this dish swaps traditional pine nuts for a smooth blend of fresh basil, baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, creating a creamy and nut-free pesto that’s just as satisfying. Tossed with tender cheese tortellini, this recipe combines easy preparation with wholesome ingredients for a meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, Nut-Free Pesto Tortellini delivers bold herbal notes, balanced with zesty lemon juice and rich olive oil. Serve it warm and finish with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan for a comforting yet elevated dish everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the nut-free pesto by combining the basil leaves, baby spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor.
Pulse the mixture until finely chopped and slightly paste-like in texture.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube, continuing to pulse until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
Transfer the cooked tortellini back into the pot over low heat. Stir in the nut-free pesto sauce, ensuring that tortellini is evenly coated.
Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pesto is warmed through.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.7 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.1 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 249 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3810 mg | 166% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 86.7 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1544 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*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.
