Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of tortellini with cheese; 1 lb of spinach tortellini with cheese; 2 red bell peppers; 2 orange bell peppers; 2 yellow bell peppers; 1 large red onion; For Pesto-; 4 cups of fresh basil leaves; 1 to 1 1/2 cups of olive oil; 2 large cloves of garlic; 1/4 cup of pine nuts; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 cup parmigiano cheese - grated

Servings: persons

1 lb of tortellini with cheese
1 lb of spinach tortellini with cheese
2 red bell peppers
2 orange bell peppers
2 yellow bell peppers
1 large red onion
For Pesto-
4 cups of fresh basil leaves
1 to 1 1/2 cups of olive oil
2 large cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of pine nuts
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup parmigiano cheese - grated

1
In blender add 1 cup Olive Oil with basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts and salt. Blend on hi and add additional olive oil to make a paste (enough so that the blender doesn't jam). Pour into a large mixing bowl. Add cheese and mix by hand.
2
Chop peppers and onion coarsely on side and add to pesto in bowl.
3
Boil a large sauce pan with water and add tortellini. Fresh pasta only needs to be cooked for 2 minutes or less, frozen requires 6-10 mins.
4
Strain pasta in collander when tender, add to mixing bowl immediately after. Mix all ingredients together and let it stand for at least 30 minutes. Serve.
5
Pasta can be chilled overnight, but let it stand at room temp for 15 minutes before serving.

1044

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of tortellini with cheese, 1 lb of spinach tortellini with cheese, 2 red bell peppers, 2 orange bell peppers, and more.

Yes, 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!

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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