Rainbow Tortellini With Basil And Cheese Pesto 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.

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.

RAINBOW TORTELLINI WITH BASIL AND CHEESE PESTO

Steps:

• Step 1
• BLEND lemon zest, juice and Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto. Step 2
• BOIL Olivieri® 3 Formaggi Rainbow Tortellini for 6- 8 minutes. Drain pronto. Step 3
• TOSS pasta with pesto mixture. Step 4
• GARNISH generously with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Tasty Tip Sprinkle some pine nuts.

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.

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.

CHEESE TORTELLINI PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pastas, set aside to drain and cool a bit.
• In large bowl or punch bowl, add rest of ingredients, folding gently til well mixed.
• Gently fold in pastas well.
• Adjust seasoning to taste, meaning, add more salt, parmesan, etc., til you like it.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
• *If you make this say a day ahead of time, you'll need to "refresh" this. Just add a bit more olive oil, salt and parmesan before serving.
• This salad is best, though, room temp, or even slightly warm.