
Easy Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus (Serve Hot or Cold)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Too Easy, 30 Minute Meals
Description
Get dinner on the table in no time with this 20-minute Pesto Tortellini with Asparagus dish. It only requires a few simple ingredients and tastes like a dream!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups packed fresh basil leaves (.75 oz.), divided
- 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon + pinch Himalayan pink salt, divided
- 4 cups arugula
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup onion (1 small onion), chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 & 1/2 pounds cheese tortellini
- 1 bunch fresh asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Pesto sauce
- Add half of basil, 1/2 cup EVOO and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a high-powered blender.
- Process until smooth. Set aside.
Tortellini salad
- In a large bowl, add arugula, remaining basil (torn), lemon juice, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Massage lemon juice into the arugula and set aside.
- In a small-medium pan, add the remaining teaspoon of EVOO, garlic and onion. Sautè, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, turn off the flame and set aside.
- While the onions cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tortellini to boiling water and cook according to package directions (approximately 5-7 minutes). Two minutes before pasta is done cooking, add asparagus to the pot.
- In a strainer, drain tortellini and asparagus; transfer to the bowl with the arugula mixture.
- Pour pesto sauce over the tortellini and gently toss the mixture (careful not to tear the tortellini).
- Plate immediately, serve at room temperature or chill and serve as a cold salad. Grate parmesan cheese over tortellini salad just before serving.
Notes
Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Substitutions
Dairy-free/ Paleo/ Vegan: Choose a tortellini that uses plant-based ingredients.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortellini.
Egg-free: Check tortellini ingredients and choose one that is egg-free.
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