Tortellini Artichoke Salad Food

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES & SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions for al dente. Drain tortellini; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper until blended. Add tortellini, artichokes and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in 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 CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1 pound cheese tortellini as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 pint halved heirloom cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces pearl mozzarella balls, 1/2 cup chopped basil, 1/3 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

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 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.

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.

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE CHEESY TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the oil and butter.
• When butter melts, add garlic and grated onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour into the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in the broth, then the cream and bring to a bubble.
• Season the sauce with nutmeg and reduce heat to low.
• Separate spinach into pieces as you add it to the sauce.
• Stir in the artichokes and cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package directions, about 7 minutes.
• Drain and toss with the spinach artichoke sauce.
• Serve immediately with additional grated cheese and diced tomatoes, if desired.