tortellini pasta salad pesto

Tortellini pasta salad pesto is a delicious and easy dish to put together for any occasion. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines fresh tortellini pasta, juicy tomatoes, creamy pesto, and crunchy almonds for a flavorful dish that's ready in no time. It's perfect for a summer BBQ, potluck, or a weekday lunch.

Tortellini are small ring-shaped Italian pasta filled with cheese. They come in two varieties: filled with cheese or filled with vegetables. For this recipe, we used cheese-filled tortellini, which gives the dish a rich, creamy flavor. The pesto sauce is what takes this dish to the next level, adding a burst of flavor that complements the other ingredients.

When making this dish, you'll want to start by boiling the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once they are cooked, drain the water and place the tortellini in a large bowl. Then, add in the diced tomatoes, pesto sauce, and almonds. Mix everything together until it's combined.

To serve, divide the pasta salad onto plates and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This dish can be served hot or cold, and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Ingredients

1 (16-ounce) package cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup prepared pesto sauce
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to the package instructions.
Drain the water and place the tortellini in a large bowl. Add the diced tomatoes, pesto sauce, and almonds and mix everything together.
Divide the pasta salad onto plates and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve hot or cold.

Tips

You can use any type of tortellini for this recipe. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable-filled tortellini.
You can also add cooked chicken, shrimp, or other protein to the dish.
This dish is also delicious served cold as a pasta salad.