Tortellini with Pesto

Elevate your dinner routine with this vibrant and aromatic Tortellini with Pesto recipe, a perfect marriage of cheesy pasta and fresh, homemade pesto. Featuring tender, pillowy cheese tortellini tossed in a luscious basil pesto sauce made with fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this dish effortlessly combines bold, savory flavors with a nutty, herbal aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal option for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant centerpiece for entertaining. Serve it topped with extra grated Parmesan for an irresistible finishing touch, and pair with a crusty baguette or a crisp salad for a gourmet, crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: Tortellini with Pesto, cheese tortellini, homemade pesto, easy pasta dish, quick Italian recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cheese Tortellini
• 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
• 0.25 cup Pine Nuts
• 2 pieces Garlic Cloves
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 7-9 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender.

Step 3

While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 4

Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. With the processor running on low speed, gradually pour in the extra virgin olive oil.

Step 5

Add the lemon juice and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You can adjust the consistency with more olive oil if needed.

Step 6

Drain the cooked tortellini and return it to the pot. Add the pesto sauce and gently toss until the tortellini is well coated with the pesto.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	750.3 grams (750.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2554

Total Fat 175.20g	225%
Saturated Fat 39.50g	198%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.30g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 2642mg	115%
Total Carbohydrate 190.10g	69%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 5.20g
Protein 74.40g	149%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1065mg	82%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 481mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 28.9%