Best Tortellini With Pesto Broccoli Recipes

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TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD



Tortellini Pesto Salad image

Wonderful pasta salad. So different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Very hearty side dish or main dish for lunch. Crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce.

Provided by Jenny Saunders

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
¾ cup broccoli florets, blanched
⅓ cup shredded carrots
⅓ cup pitted green olives
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 614.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO & BROCCOLI



Tortellini with pesto & broccoli image

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

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Lunch, Pasta

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD



Broccoli and Tortellini Salad image

Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.

Provided by AFMC

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

TORTELLINI, PESTO AND BROCCOLI SALAD



Tortellini, Pesto and Broccoli Salad image

Ideal to take to work. Let the salad come back to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavor. Any filled tortellini will work.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces broccoli, cut into small pieces
8 ounces cheese tortellini
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Bringa large pan of water to the boil.
  • Add the broccoli, cook for 2 minutes then add the tortellini and cook 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 containes and chill.
  • Bring to room temp before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 47.6, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17.9

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