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Rainbow Tortellini with Basil and Cheese Pesto
Ingredients
- Olivieri® 3 Formaggi Rainbow Tortellini 350 g
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto 160 g
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil
Instructions
BLEND lemon zest, juice and Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto.
Step 2
BOIL Olivieri® 3 Formaggi Rainbow Tortellini for 6- 8 minutes. Drain pronto.
Step 3
TOSS pasta with pesto mixture.
Step 4
GARNISH generously with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.
Tasty Tip
Sprinkle some pine nuts.
Delicious For Everyone
In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a delicious and hassle-free meal that the entire family will enjoy. Not to mention, Olivieri® 3 Formaggi Rainbow Tortellini are enriched with tomatoes and spinach for extra nutrients and flavour in every bite. With a creamy three cheese filling, these tortellini are great for pickier eaters at home too. It’s ideal for simple to make dishes with incredible taste.
Serve this meal with a side of roasted vegetables such as zucchini, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms, eggplant, pepper and onion or any other favourites. based on family preference and seasonality if you choose. Coat with extra pesto for a more appetizing taste.
To give your meal an extra boost of protein, serve with cooked chicken or beef, or pick up rotisserie chicken to shred and mix in.
Your New Favourite Pesto
Using our Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto, you’ve just found your next favourite sauce. Made simply with classic ingredients like basil, cheese, nuts, olive oil and more, you can enjoy it as a vibrant sauce for all of your warm pasta meals or to serve it in a refreshing dish like a Gnocchi Pesto Pasta Salad.
It’s even great for serving as a light and fresh appetizer over toasted bread or as a dip.
As an alternative, check out these mouth-watering gnocchi recipes!