BSP) to flavor. Add in tortellini and cook for 2 minutes
Cook rigatoni as directed on package; drain.
Prepare Pesto Sauce (recipe follows); pour over rigatoni.
Toss until well coated.
Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
cook tortellini according to package instructions.
while tortellini is cooking, mix cream cheese and pesto together so it is very soft.
drain tortellini and return to pot.
Add cream cheese mixture and toss very gently.
serve right away, it cools quickly.
Prepare pesto mix according to package directions. Do this first so the pesto will cool while the pasta is cooking.
Prepare frozen tortellini according to package directions.
Mix prepared pesto and tortellini together. Chill for 1/2 hour.
Add mayonnaise, parmesan and pine nuts.
Mix well and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. It's really best when made a day ahead.
rom the oven, brush Basil Pesto on both sides and return
Cook tortellini according the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine Mayonnaise, pesto,and garlic. Add the tortellini, zucchini, tomatoes, and walnuts; mix gently.
Can serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until al dente. For the last 2 minutes of cooking, add zucchini and peppers. Drain in colander.
Add half-and-half, pesto, and ham to pot. Heat over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
Return pasta and vegetables to pot; toss with sauce to coat. Remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
Prepare pasta according to package directipns; place in large bowl and toss with bell pepper, tomatoes, pesto and oil. Refrigerate until cold and serve.
Cook tortellini as per package directions until al dente.
Blanch peapods in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine tortellini, shrimp, snowpea pods, cheese, green onions, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Toss well.
Chill at least 1 hour.
Line bowl with Romaine lettuce leaves, pour in salad and garnish heavily with chopped fresh basil.
separate bowl, combine the pesto, 1 cup of the Cheddar
Chop parsley in a blender or food processor.
With motor still running, add pine nuts, garlic cloves, basil and salt.
Continue processing until garlic is finely chopped.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil.
Then stop machine and fold in parmesan cheese.
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Drain and toss with sauce.
Serve as an appetizer at room temperature with toothpicks.
Or serve chilled as a salad.
Can also serve warm as a pasta dish.
Chop parsley in blender; with motor running, add nuts, garlic, basil and salt.
Process until garlic is chopped.
Slowly add olive oil.
Stop machine and fold in cheese.
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Drain and toss with sauce. Serve at room temperature with toothpicks.
Garnish with chopped fresh tomatoes and basil.
Serves 12 (1/4 cup servings).
repare Sun Dried Tomato & Chipotle Pesto: Place all the ingredients in
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Place tomatoes, cut side down, on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake until wrinkled (approximately 5 minutes).
Chop and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare Pesto.
Toss cooked, hot fusilli with Pesto; add chopped tomatoes and Mozzarella.
rain and toss with the pesto to coat evenly.
Season
Splash some oil in a huge pot of salted boiling water and add pasta. Cook spaghettoni for 10-12 minutes, until al dente but cooked through. Drain the pasta in a colander and toss it in a large bowl with pesto to coat each strand. Tase for seasoning and serve hot or at room temperature.
lb. of frozen cheese tortellini. Once water comes to a
Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.
Boil tortellini according to directions on package.<
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Microwave or steam broccoli and carrots, slightly, but don't cook through.
This wasn't in the original recipe, but I think the vegetables absorb more flavor this way.)
In large mixing bowl, combine cooked tortellini, sweet pepper, broccoli, carrot and olives.