Quick & Delicious Stove-Top Pesto Tortellini Delight

Ingredients

- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients: Begin by dicing the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and halving the cherry tomatoes. Set them aside.

2. Cook the Tortellini:
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water to enhance the flavor.
- Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook for about 7 minutes, or until the tortellini float to the surface.
- Carefully drain the tortellini and return them to the pot.

3. Combine Ingredients:
- Over low heat, add 1/2 cup of basil pesto to the tortellini in the pot. Stir well until the tortellini are evenly coated.
- Add the diced mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes to the pot. Gently stir until the mozzarella begins to soften and melds slightly with the pesto.

4. Season:
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper over the dish and give it a final stir to ensure an even distribution of flavors.

5. Serve:
- Immediately transfer the tortellini to serving bowls, ensuring each serving gets a generous portion of tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Serve hot, accompanied by a light salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

- PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Pesto tortellini
- Easy lunch
- Quick pasta
- Stove-top cooking
- Cheese tortellini
- Fresh mozzarella
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil pesto recipe
- Italian lunch
- Gourmet pasta

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 900

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