Tortellini with Pesto
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and flavorful recipe for Tortellini with Pesto! Featuring tender cheese tortellini coated in a vibrant homemade pesto, this dish is a true celebration of fresh ingredients and Italian-inspired flavors. The pesto combines aromatic basil leaves, nutty pine nuts, zesty garlic, tangy Parmesan cheese, and a splash of lemon juice, creating a creamy, herbaceous sauce that perfectly complements the rich pasta. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and elegant enough for entertaining guests. Serve it piping hot with extra Parmesan for a luscious touch, and enjoy a restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Keywords: cheese tortellini recipe, homemade basil pesto, quick pasta dish, easy Italian dinner.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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.
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.
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.
Add the lemon juice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can adjust the consistency with more olive oil if needed.
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.
Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.2 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2642 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.1 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 74.4 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1065 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*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.
