Tortellini Pesto Salad

Name: Tortellini Pesto Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pkg uncooked tortellini (try spinach and cheese by barilla); 1/4-1/2 c pesto (try classico or trader joe's); 1 yellow bell pepper; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/2 red onion; 1/2 pt grape tomatoes; 2 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes; black pepper, to taste

By Christine M.
@cmontecillo

Went to a BBQ and literally just used whatever I could find in the kitchen to throw together a quick and easy side dish. I now make it almost every BBQ we go to!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

1 pkg

uncooked tortellini (try spinach and cheese by barilla)
1/4-1/2 c

pesto (try classico or trader joe's)
1

yellow bell pepper
1/2

red bell pepper
1/2

red onion
1/2 pt

grape tomatoes
2 Tbsp

crushed red pepper flakes
·

black pepper, to taste
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How to Make Tortellini Pesto Salad

Step-by-Step

Cook the pasta according to the package; set aside.
Meanwhile, dice bell peppers and onion into small pieces. Quarter the tomatoes.
Mix pasta, pesto (start with 1/4 cup), and vegetables in a large bowl. Add more pesto, if desired. Add crushed red peppers and black pepper.
Cool in fridge for at least one hour before serving.

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