Tortellini With Pesto Recipe
Make Tortellini With Pesto Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Pesto Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Tortellini
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Tortellini
Add 250g of tortellini to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they float to the surface and are al dente.
- 3
Drain Tortellini
Once cooked, drain the tortellini in a colander and set aside.
Making Pesto Sauce
- 4
Prepare Ingredients
In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon of pine nuts, and 2 garlic cloves.
- 5
- 6
Add Cheese and Oil
Add 50g of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the processor.
- 7
Blend to Desired Consistency
Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and well combined. You may adjust the consistency with more olive oil if needed.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Tortellini and Pesto
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tortellini with the prepared pesto sauce. Gently toss until the tortellini is well coated with the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Plate the tortellini, and garnish with 30g of extra Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of toasted pine nuts, and 5 fresh basil leaves.