Pesto with Tortellini

Pesto with Tortellini is a simple pasta salad that is perfect for pairing with your favorite grilled recipes for the best backyard bbq meal.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword pasta salad, pesto, tortellini

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 373kcal

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the tortellini pasta according to the instructions on the box/package.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for later.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pesto with ¼ cup of pasta cooking water.
Add the pasta and toss to combine. If the sauce is too dry, add another ¼ cup of pasta water.
Add in the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and pepper and toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Enjoy chilled or at room temperature!

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Fresh or frozen cheese tortellini will work in this recipe— just make sure to adjust the cooking time based on the package directions