Tortellini With Snap Peas And Pesto Recipe

Name: Tortellini With Snap Peas And Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini (such as Buitoni); 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini (such as Buitoni)
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

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Cook tortellini according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add snap peas to pan during last 3 minutes of cooking; cook 3 minutes. Drain.
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Place mint and next 7 ingredients (through garlic) in a mini food processor; process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl once. Combine oil and juice in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. With processor on, slowly pour oil mixture through food chute; process until well blended. Combine tortellini mixture and mint mixture; toss gently to coat.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini (such as Buitoni), 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved diagonally (about 1 1/2 cups), 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Tortellini With Snap Peas And Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortellini With Snap Peas And Pesto

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