Recipes

Ingredients

Tortellini

• 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 basket cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup basil pesto (use recipe below or buy prepared pesto)
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Pesto

• 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
• 1/3 cup pine nuts or almonds
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the tortellini as directed and drain.
2. Toss the tortellini with the basil pesto and tomatoes.
3. Garnish with the shredded cheese.
4. For the pesto: Combine the garlic, basil, pine nuts, cheese, salt and pepper. Slowly add the olive oil to form a thick paste.

Tips & Notes

Serving Tip: Serve with Caesar salad and crusty bread.