Basil Pesto With Tortellini Food

BASIL PESTO CREAM WITH TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Set aside to drain.
• Combine the half-and-half, butter and pesto in a large skillet. Heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and combined.
• Remove from the heat and season with ground pepper. Toss the sauce with the cooked broccoli and drained tortellini.
• Serve immediately garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.

PARMESAN-PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, process basil, cheese and garlic in food processor until well blended. With motor running, gradually add oil through feed tube at top, processing until well blended.
• Drain tortellini; place in large bowl. Add pesto; mix lightly.

30 MINUTE PESTO TORTELLINI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, cook the tortellini according to package's directions. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, as the tortellini is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
• Add the mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add the drained tortellini and cook until lightly toasted and browned around the edges. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto, basil and parmesan. Serve immediately.

BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH BASIL PESTO & TORTELLINI.

Steps:

• Take (2) Boned & Skinned Chicken Breasts and rub in Cajun Blackening Spice, place in a lightly oiled 9x9 inch glass baking pan. Bake in Oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from the oven, brush Basil Pesto on both sides and return to oven. Continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes based upon thickness of the breasts.
• Preparing the Tortellini:.
• We used frozen and just followed the directions of placing in Boiling water, reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Drain water, return Tortellini to the pan. Add in 4 ounces of Jarred Basil Pesto (in the summer we grow our own Basil) and grated Romano cheese.
• The first bite will surprise you ! Enjoy !

PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Chop parsley in a blender or food processor.
• With motor still running, add pine nuts, garlic cloves, basil and salt.
• Continue processing until garlic is finely chopped.
• Slowly drizzle in olive oil.
• Then stop machine and fold in parmesan cheese.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain and toss with sauce.
• Serve as an appetizer at room temperature with toothpicks.
• Or serve chilled as a salad.
• Can also serve warm as a pasta dish.

TORTELLINI WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
• If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
• To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.

TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, salt and pine nuts; cover and process until finely chopped. Add basil and olive oil; puree until smooth. Add cheese and process just until combined. Serve with pasta or grilled meats of vegetables.