Best Tortellini Pasta Salad With Basil Parmesan Recipes

FRESH BASIL TORTELLINI SALAD

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This is a great pasta salad with cheese tortellini and sweet basil. Plan ahead, because it should chill for a couple hours to allow flavors to blend.

Provided by Karen..

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb uncooked dry cheese-filled egg tortellini
1/3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil)
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 green onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced on the diagonal

Steps:

Cook tortellini as directed on package.
Drain and rinse with cold water.
Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
Add tortellini and toss until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Toss again before serving with additional parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 32.5, Sodium 489, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.8

CAPRESE PASTA SALAD

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This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together quickly, but if you can make it ahead of time, the flavors seem to get better after it's chilled for a few hours. -Debby Harden, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 17 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2 pounds), seeded and chopped
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl. Gently stir in the tomatoes, cheese and basil., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.