Tortellini With Watercress, White Beans & Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Tortellini With Watercress, White Beans & Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini; 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped, plus 3 Tbs. of the oil; 4 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); 4 bunches watercress, well rinsed and tough stems removed; 1 cup vegetable broth (or pasta water); salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; vegan parmesan cheese, grated (or soy cheese grated)

Servings: persons

2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped, plus 3 Tbs. of the oil
4 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
4 bunches watercress, well rinsed and tough stems removed
1 cup vegetable broth (or pasta water)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
vegan parmesan cheese, grated (or soy cheese grated)

1
Cook tortellini in large pot lightly salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, according to package directions.
2
Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, if using instead of broth.
3
Toss pasta with 1 Tbs.
4
sun-dried tomato oil, and set aside.
5
Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium heat.
6
Add shallots and garlic, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
7
Stir in crushed red pepper.
8
Add watercress to pot with broth, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
9
Cook until watercress is limp but still bright green, about 2 minutes.
10
Stir in beans, and heat through for 1 minute.
11
Add reserved pasta, and toss gently to combine.
12
Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and cheese, and serve.
13
Pass additional Parmesan at the table.

520

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (9 ounce) packages cheese tortellini, 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped, plus 3 Tbs. of the oil, 4 shallots, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tortellini With Watercress, White Beans & Pine Nuts 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 Watercress, White Beans & Pine Nuts

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