tortellini pasta salad

How To Make tortellini pasta salad

• Step 1
  Cook the tortellini per directions and then drain and spread out in a pan or cookie sheet. Stick in the fridge to cool. I used 1 package of fresh cheese tortellini from Trader Joe's. It was a smallish package.
• Step 2
  As the pasta cools, cut the tomatoes in half. Stack up 4 slices of smoked gouda and cut into bite sized pieces. I used 4 slices from a Trader Joe's package of smoked gouda. Use more or less depending on your preference.
• Step 3
  For the dressing: Place the basil leaves in a food processor or chopper, chop up, add the olive oil and process some more. Add the yogurt, mayo and vinegar. Add salt, sugar and black pepper to taste.
• Step 4
  Toss pasta, tomatoes, cheese and dressing together in a bowl. Return to fridge and refrigerate until dinner time. It was even better the 2nd day.
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