Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Italian sausage links; 1 lb. cheese-filled tortellini; 2 large, very ripe tomatoes, diced; 1/2 sm. red onion, diced; 1 cup pitted, sliced kalamata, greek; black olives; 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, sliced (optional); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped; 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/4 lemon, juice of; Hot red pepper flakes, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. Italian sausage links
1 lb. cheese-filled tortellini
2 large, very ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 sm. red onion, diced
1 cup pitted, sliced kalamata, greek
black olives
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, sliced (optional)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1/4 lemon, juice of
Hot red pepper flakes, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Grill italian sausages over a hot grill until cooked through.
2
Remove to cool, slice and pour into large salad bowl.
3
While waiting for the sausage to grill, set a stockpot of water to boil, add pasta when at full boil and cook until al dente (do not overcook).
4
Drain the pasta and rinse quickly with cold water to stop the cooking process.
5
Add pasta to the bowl, along with the tomatoes, onion, olives, and artichoke hearts; toss thoroughly.
6
Pour oil over pasta slowly, tossing periodically to coat everything evenly.
7
Toss chopped herbs and cheese with pasta until well combined.
8
Sprinkle lemon juice and peppers and toss again.
9
Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
10
Let come back to room temperature before serving, test to see if it requires more oil or lemon before setting out.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Italian sausage links, 1 lb. cheese-filled tortellini, 2 large, very ripe tomatoes, diced, 1/2 sm. red onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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