Cheese And Spinach Tortellini Pasta Salad Food

CHEESE AND SPINACH TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook 1 bag of Barilla's Cheese and Spinach Tortellini, drain and allow to cool.
• 2. Add in salt and pepper to taste, chopped basil, and italian dressing. BE SURE NOT TO OVERCOAT.
• 3. add parmesan cheese and mix well!
• 4. Pour into a nice bowl and allow to sit in refridgerator overnight or for at least 2 hours.
• 5. Be sure it is cooled before serving.

TORTELLINI AND SPINACH PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the spinach, basil, and scallions, Gouda and tomato to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
• For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.

CHEESE-FILLED TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain plain and spinach tortellini as directed on packages. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Shake all Basil-Caper Dressing ingredients in tightly covered container. In large glass or plastic bowl, place tortellini and all remaining Tortellini Salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Toss before serving.

SPINACH CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add the spinach and tomato; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Drain tortellini; add to skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.

SPINACH AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Add enough salad dressing to coat. Toss and season with salt and pepper.

TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.