CHEESE TORTELLINI PESTO PASTA SALAD

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This is most definately my FAVORITE pasta salad in the world! I have been making it for years, but never wrote it down....well...thanks to Recipezaar I'm learning to "measure", LOL!!!! Very happy to share! This recipe is for a small crowd. If making just for your family, omit the rotini, and add only as much of the rest of the ingredients (about half) that you'd like. Don't worry, it's really simple and easy!

Provided by Wildflour

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Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 (10 ounce) cont. grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 (6 ounce) can medium black olives, drained, sliced in half lengthwise
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (20 ounce) package cheese-filled egg tortellini, cooked al dente, drained (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup olive oil, more if needed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, the kind in the can
1 (8 ounce) jar basil pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt, more if needed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
8 ounces half of a 1 lb. box rotini pasta, cooked al dente, drained

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.8, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 53.1, Sodium 889.8, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 14.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 26.1

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