Tortellini With Pesto Broccoli Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to pack instructions. Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl. Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes, pack into containers and chill. Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavour from the tomatoes and pesto.

TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

TORTELLINI, PESTO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Bringa large pan of water to the boil.
• Add the broccoli, cook for 2 minutes then add the tortellini and cook according to pack instructions.
• Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool then tip into a bowl.
• Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar.
• Add the tomatoes, pack into containes and chill.
• Bring to room temp before serving.