Best 8 Tortellini In Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

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In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and flavorful dish of Tortellini in Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette. This recipe combines the classic flavors of Italy with a modern twist, resulting in a harmonious blend of tangy, savory, and sweet elements. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we explore the ingredients, techniques, and presentation tips for this delectable dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TORTELLINI IN BASIL-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Tortellini in Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Crisp carrots, broccoli and tender pasta are blended with a dressing that lends a little sweetness to this savory side or meatless main dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated tricolor cheese-filled tortellini
1/4 cup balsamic or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large bowl, mix vinegar, basil, oil, paprika, salt and garlic with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in carrot, broccoli, onions and tortellini until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED-TOMATO AND BALSAMIC



Tortellini Salad with Sun-dried-Tomato and Balsamic image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large red bell peppers
1 pound cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
4 scallions (green onions), white and tender green parts only
2 cloves garlic, quartered
4 to 6 sun-dried tomatoes, oil packed or soaked in water if dehydrated or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bunch fresh basil (about 6 ounces), soaked, rinsed thoroughly, and stripped from stems (reserve about a half dozen of the sprigs from the top of the stem for garnish)
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini. Place the peppers in a roasting pan and roast in preheated oven, checking every 15 minutes, and turning them with tongs until the skin is fully wrinkled and charred black. White the peppers are roasting, boil tortellini until al dente, drain, and set aside to cool. Put the charred peppers into a bowl filled with a couple of inches of ice water. Once cooled, you can then use your fingers to work quickly to slip off and discard the skins of the peppers while they are in the water. Transfer them to a plate, peel away any remnants of the charred skins, slice open and remove the stem and seeds, then julienne the peppers and set aside.
  • Through the feed opening of a running blender, add scallions, garlic cloves, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the fresh basil leaves (packed), reserving the rest of the basil. Add the vinegar and blend until a paste is formed, then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream allowing the mixture to emulsify. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Julienne the rest of the basil (except for the sprigs for garnish). Toss with the tortellini, julienned red bell peppers, and dressing. Transfer to serving dish and decorate with reserved basil sprigs. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

BASIL-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Your greens will thank you for this bold dressing with garlic, basil and balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic and a generous pinch of salt in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper.

BALSAMIC TORTELLINI



Balsamic Tortellini image

A great and simple recipe. I just love balsamic! Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your tastes. I always use tons of parmesan!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb bacon, diced
19 ounces pacakge cheese-filled egg tortellini
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Saute onion and bacon until browned.
  • Drain.
  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Return onion and bacon to skillet and add tortellini.
  • Toss with vinegar and parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.5, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 1016.9, Carbohydrate 67.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.1

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL AND TOMATOES IN VINAIGRETTE



Tortellini Salad With Fresh Basil and Tomatoes in Vinaigrette image

I took an idea from Michael Chiarello on the Food Network, and tweaked it according to a favorite vinaigrette recipe of mine. This is a delightful main-dish salad on a hot summer night. Grill up some foccacia, brushed with a good olive oil like Frantoia or Ravida, and serve it in pie-shaped wedges alongside. Good eats!

Provided by Maumeeprof

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 12-14 1/2 cup servings, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar (good quality)
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil (basic, not the good stuff)
16 ounces dried cheese tortellini
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff)
2 (16 ounce) containers cherry tomatoes or 2 (16 ounce) containers campari tomatoes, quartered
8 -10 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
6 -8 scallions, sliced
1/3 cup fresh basil, torn

Steps:

  • For the Vinaigrette: Whir first five ingredients in blender until smooth. Drizzle thin stream of olive oil in until all is emulsified. Set aside.
  • Boil tortellini according to directions, drain, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking. Spread cooked pasta out on a jelly roll pan, drizzle with the good olive oil and sprinkle with pepper; stir up to coat tortellini with oil. This prevents the pasta from going glue-y when added to the rest of the salad ingredients. Set aside, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to a couple hours.
  • In a very large bowl, place quartered tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, scallions, and pour about half the vinaigrette over, tossing gently. Refrigerate the tomato mixture until 2-3 hours before serving.
  • About 2-3 hours before serving, toss the oiled tortellini with the tomato mixture, add a bit more dressing, if you think it needs it. Refrigerate. Just before serving, toss the fresh basil with the tortellini-tomato mixture. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 8.9

BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP



Basil Tortellini Soup image

I keep these ingredients on hand for a delicious, colorful and quick meal. I serve it with a loaf of crusty bread. It's also good warmed up the next day-if there's any left. -Jayne Dwyer-Reff, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups chicken broth
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add tortellini; cook until tender, 7-9 minutes. Stir in beans, tomato and basil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add vinegar, salt and pepper. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 1170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARLIC-BASIL TORTELLINI SOUP



Garlic-Basil Tortellini Soup image

I created the recipe through trial and error. I make it with vegetable broth, but feel free to use chicken broth if you prefer. It is a quick fix with frozen pasta and canned beans, it's sure to heat up the chilliest of winter nights.-Linda Kees, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon butter
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-1/2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, water, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 3 minutes or until tortellini begins to float. Stir in beans and vinegar; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 953mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY BALSAMIC TORTELLINI SALAD



Creamy Balsamic Tortellini Salad image

Whoever invented refrigerated cheese tortellini, we salute you! It's what makes this awesome antipasto-style salad a breeze to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups refrigerated cheese tortellini, cooked, rinsed until cooled
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup drained canned artichoke hearts, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup KRAFT Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients are key to a flavorful dish. Use ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and high-quality balsamic vinegar.
  • To save time, use store-bought tortellini or ravioli.
  • If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Top the salad with shaved Parmesan cheese for a rich, nutty flavor.

Conclusion:

This tortellini salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give this tortellini salad a try!

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