Cheese Tortellini With Walnut Pesto

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   In a food processor or blender, pulse the walnuts, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, oil, salt, and pepper to a coarse puree.

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   Cook the tortellini, in a large pot of salted water*, until just done.

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   The cooking time will depend on the brand you use (mine takes 8 minutes and you could use the fresh you find refrigerated in the grocery.

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   I don't reccomend the dried tortellini) Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

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   (Don't forget this!

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   It is easy to do).

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   Drain the tortellini.

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   Toss with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water, the walnut pesto, and the butter.

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   Mix until the butter melts.

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    If the pasta seems dry, add more of the reserved pasta water.

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    Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and pass more at the table.

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    *The water should be as salty as a broth.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.