Updated at: 09/01/2009 12:39 AM

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Pesto Tortellini

Pesto Tortellini

- Hanover Food Co-op

 

(Serves 4 – 6, 15 minute prep time, 15 minute cook time)

 

1 lb frozen cheese tortellini

1 pint container cherry tomatoes, washed and halved

1 cup basil pesto (use recipe below or buy prepared pesto)

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

 

1. Cook the tortellini as directed and drain

2. Toss the tortellini with the basil pesto and tomatoes.

3. Garnish with shredded cheese.

 

 

Basil Pesto

 

2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

1/3 c pine nuts or almonds

2 cloves garlic

 1/2 cup olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

 

1. In a food processor, chop the garlic, basil, pine nuts, cheese, salt and pepper

2. Slowly add the olive oil to form a thick paste.

 

Serving suggestion: Serve with Cesar Salad and crusty bread.