TORTELLINI WITH TOMATOES

AND CREAMY PESTO
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 20 oz. cheese tortellini
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved

Instructions

  • In a large 12-inch skillet, add 2 cups heavy cream and ¼ cup prepared pesto. Whisk to combine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Add 2 (10 oz.) packages of cheese tortellini, stirring to combine. Cover and continue cooking for 6 minutes or until tortellini has softened and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Meanwhile, halve the 10 oz. container or tomatoes and season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Turn off heat and stir in 1 (8 oz.) package mozzarella cheese pearls and the cut tomatoes; toss to combine.
  • Optional Extras: Crisp 1 (4 oz.) package diced pancetta in the same skillet before you begin cooking the tortellini. After crisping, set aside on a paper towel lined plate and continue cooking in the same skillet. Once the dish is complete, finish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or glaze and freshly torn basil leaves.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve with crusty bread and a simple green salad.

SWAP SUGGESTIONS

  • Protein: Add the crisped pancetta or swap the cheese tortellini for a meat filled option.
  • Heavy cream: Swap heavy cream for marinara sauce.
  • Mozzarella cheese: Swap mozzarella for shredded Parmesan.

MAKE AHEAD

  • If using a homemade pesto, make and store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1861IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 3mg