TORTELLINI WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA

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Make and share this Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.

Provided by braunj22

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup halved fresh mozzarella ball

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
  • If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
  • To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 48, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.4

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