Best 7 Parsley Tortellini Toss Recipes

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Are you craving a quick, easy, and healthy meal? Look no further than parsley tortellini toss! This simple dish features tender tortellini pasta tossed in a flavorful sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon. It’s an incredibly light and refreshing meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PARSLEY TORTELLINI TOSS



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Two ladies from our church brought this over after I had my first child. Every time I make it, I think of those two dear sisters who made my initial days as a mom easier.-Jacqueline Graves, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1-1/2 cups cubed provolone cheese
1-1/2 cups cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 medium green pepper, diced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the next eight ingredients. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

TORTELLINI TOSS



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Basil, marjoram and Parmesan cheese nicely season this satisfying main dish from Polly Lynam of Mequon, Wisconsin. "I saute the meat while the pasta is cooking, so it takes just minutes to make," she says. "My family likes it with tender strips of pork, but chicken is an easy alternative."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3-inch strips
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 package (14 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas or vegetable of choice, partially thawed
1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add pork, salt, basil, lemon-pepper and dried marjoram; cook and stir until pork is browned. Add vegetables; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes. , Drain tortellini. Add to meat mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH WALNUT-PARSLEY PESTO



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The best pesto.

Provided by Foodie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Pesto Pasta Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup walnuts
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, smashed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon salted butter

Steps:

  • Place walnuts, oil, parsley, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender; pulse into a coarse puree.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain tortellini, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Toss tortellini with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water, walnut pesto, and butter. Add more of the cooking water if mixture seems dry. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and pass more at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 60.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 812.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SKEWERED TORTELLINI W/ PARSLEY CAPER SAUCE



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Tortellini skewered for an appetizer with a parsley caper sauce. I use this for an appetizer party. Can use meat or cheese filled tortellini. Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 50 tortellini, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb small tortellini (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove (I use more)
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (shelled)
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons capers
3/4 cup parsley, tightly packed, flat leaf
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook tortellini until just done, about 8 minutes.
  • drain, rinse with cold water and toss with a little olive oil if not serving at once.
  • In a food processor, drop garlic in a whirl 10 seconds, add sunflower seeds, grated cheese, capers and parsley and whirl to a coarse puree.
  • with the machine running add 1/2 cup olive oil in a thin stream.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • In a saucepan, combine tortellini with sauce to coat heating through.
  • pour into a warm shallow bowl to serve.
  • Skewer several tortellini with toothpicks or small skewers and provide additional picks on the side for the remaining tortellini.
  • This can also be prepared a a cold pasta dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 350.5, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 9.5

TASTY TORTELLINIS



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Serve these marinated tortellinis as an appetizer with party toothpicks. Can also be used for a nice pasta salad lunch in larger size servings ...Optional ingredients: celery chunks, snow peas, artichoke hearts, salami or cheese chunks, green, yellow, or red pepper chunks, thin carrot slices, pearl onions (use your imagination!). Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Provided by Nancy R.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pasta Appetizer Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 ounces cheese tortellini
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 green onions, thinly sliced
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup black olives
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions--al dente.
  • While tortellini is cooking, prepare marinade. Combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, chopped parsley, onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Pour marinade over tortellini, add olives (and optional ingredients, see above) and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add Parmesan and some fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 311.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

PARSLEY TORTELLINI SALAD



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Make and share this Parsley Tortellini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Summer

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1 1/2 cups cubed provolone cheese
1 1/2 cups cubed mozzarella cheese
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 medium green pepper, diced
1 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
3 tablespoons cider vinegar or 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Place in a large bowl; add the next eight ingredients.
  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill till served.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 58.5, Sodium 414, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 20.2

EASY TORTELLINI TOSS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-40713

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 cup 2% milk
2 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup)
1 (8 oz) slice deli ham (1/2 in. thick)
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 bag (16 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Combine butter and flour in Classic Batter Bowl; whisk until smooth. Add pressed garlic and milk to butter mixture; whisk well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add cheese; whisk until smooth. Dice ham using Chef's Knife. Add ham and black pepper to batter bowl. Mix well using Small Mix 'N Scraper®; set aside. Combine tortellini and broth in Deep Covered Baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until tortellini are tender, stirring every 4-5 minutes. Add cheese sauce to baker; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. If desired, 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables such as thawed peas can be substituted for the spinach. Add to baker with cheese sauce; proceed as recipe directs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stove Top Directions: To cook on the stovetop, melt butter over medium heat in (2-qt.) Saucepan. Stir in flour. Add milk and garlic. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese, ham and black pepper. Combine tortellini and broth in (12-in. Skillet). Cover; bring to a simmer over high heat and cook 3 minutes. Add ham mixture; mix well. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Nutrients per serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 1290 mg, Fiber 4 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat (2 carb)

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the tortellini. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water. However, chicken broth will give the dish a richer flavor.
  • Add the parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking to preserve their fresh flavor.
  • Serve the tortellini immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon zest, if desired.

Conclusion:

This parsley tortellini is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The combination of tender tortellini, flavorful broth, and fresh parsley makes this dish a winner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this parsley tortellini a try.

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