Tortellini Artichoke Heart Salad Food

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.

HERBED ARTICHOKE CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 2/3 cup juice. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving 3/4 cup marinade; chop artichokes. , In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, herbs, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until onion is tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and reserved tomato juice and artichoke marinade; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions., Drain tortellini; add to tomato mixture. Gently stir in olives, salt and artichoke hearts; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

TORTELLINI ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, onions, artichokes and salad dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

TORTELLINI AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss tortellini with 1 tablespoon artichoke heart liquid; add artichoke hearts.
• Whisk mayonnaise, pimento peppers, parsley, basil, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; gently stir mixture into tortellini mixture. Toss to coat. Add more artichoke heart liquid if desired.

TORTELLINI & ARTICHOKE HEART SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions, and drain and let cool.
• 2. Drain, rinse, and chop artichoke hearts.Chop onion.
• 3. In a large bowl combine tortellini, artichoke hearts, onion, and grapes.
• 4. In a small bowl mix together mayonnaise and Italian dressing mix. Once combined stir into tortellini until well combined. Best served cold!

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pasta, chicken, chickpeas, artichokes, onions and olives.
• Prepare dressing mix as directed on envelope. Add garlic and black pepper; mix well. Pour half over pasta mixture; mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Add roasted peppers and remaining dressing mixture to pasta salad just before serving; mix lightly. Sprinkle with basil.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ARTICHOKES, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Add dressing and toss.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Cool completely by running under cold water.
• Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH PROSCIUTTO & ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Prepare Tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
• Heat cream in a large skillet over low heat.
• Gradually sprinkle in cheese, stirring constantly, until blended.
• Simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add Tortellini, Prosciutto, and artichoke hearts; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.
• Serve immediately.
• Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.

PESTO TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot boil water and cook tortellini according to directions. During the last 30 seconds of cooking add the spinach and wilt. Drain the pasta and spinach and place in a large bowl.
• In a small saute pan toast the pine nuts until they are golden brown then set to the side.
• In the large bowl with the tortellini and spinach add the pesto, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until incorporated.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve cold.

TORTELLINI OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Follow directions on package of tortellini for cooking pasta al dente. Be sure NOT to over cook the pasta.
• Cook Pasta and drain.
• Drain both types of olives.
• Place the tortellini and olives in a large bowl. Add the diced hard salami.
• Add 3/4 the bottle, of well shaken, Cheese Fantastico dressing.
• Stir until all ingredients are well combined. All to chill for 2-3 hours or overnight.
• Stir just before serving. If needed, add more dressing. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese and chopped Parsley.
• Serve.
• Will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water.
• Place the tortellini, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.