Name: Three Cheese Tortellini & Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Bag Barilla® Three Cheese Tortellini Pasta; 1 Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto; 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved; ½ Lemon, Juice Only

Three Cheese Tortellini & Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

25 minutes

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This pasta salad is rich, fresh and easy to prepare. Three cheese tortellini adds a creamy, satisfying base. Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto brings smooth, herby flavor. Cherry tomatoes add sweetness, while lemon juice adds a light, bright finish. Served slightly cooled, it feels both refreshing and indulgent. The balance of creamy pasta and fresh ingredients keeps each bite lively. It’s a great option for gatherings, lunches or simple everyday meals.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1Bag Barilla^® Three Cheese Tortellini Pasta

1Jar Barilla^® Creamy Genovese Pesto

1Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2Pints Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

½Lemon, Juice Only

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Meanwhile cut the cherry tomatoes and squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl.

Step 3

Drain pasta and drizzle with olive oil, cool down on a sheet pan.

Step 4

In a bowl mix pesto with tomatoes and lemon juice. Toss with pasta and let sit 10 minutes before serving [optional: basil garnish].

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Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce

Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce. What is Pesto? Pesto is a sauce from Italy that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, nuts, salt, basil leaves and cheese. Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto is made in Italy with high-quality ingredients like Italian basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. What can you eat Pesto with? Pesto is a versatile sauce that is most commonly paired with pasta. However, Pesto can be used in a variety of different ways in the cooking process.

Pack size

6.5 oz.

Range

Pesto Sauce

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