PESTO PASTA MEDLEY

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This was a favorite recipe at the prep school where I used to work. I always receive complements and requests for the recipe.-Beth Lepore, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 packages (7 ounces each) dried cheese tortellini
1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
1 jar (6 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook tortellini and spiral pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add the artichokes, pesto, tomatoes and salt. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 586mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.