TORTELLINI WITH PESTO & BROCCOLI

Tortellini with pesto & broccoli image

A speedy pasta salad with Mediterranean flavours - perfect for packed lunches

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

140g Tenderstem broccoli , cut into short lengths
250g fresh tortellini
3 tbsp pesto (fresh if you can get it)
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
8 cherry tomatoes , halved

Steps:

Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to pack instructions. Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl. Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes, pack into containers and chill. Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavour from the tomatoes and pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 1.58 milligram of sodium