CHEESE TORTELLINI PESTO PASTA SALAD

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This is my favorite way to make (and eat!) pasta salad in the whole world! I have been making it for years and always get asked for my recipe. So happy to share it with you all! *It makes alot, I'll warn ya, but you can make a smaller version by omitting the rotini and adding half the rest of the ingredients...but... it's highly...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (14 oz.) can(s) artichocke hearts, drained and quartered
1 (10 oz.) container grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 (6 oz.) can(s) medium black olives, drained and halved lengthwise
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (20 oz.) pkg cheese-filled tortellini, cooked al dente, drained (fresh or frozen)
1/3 c evoo, more if needed (extra virgin olive oil)
1/4 c parmesan cheese, i use the kind in the "green can" (kraft), but you could definately use fresh finely grated
1 (8 oz.) jar(s) basil pesto
1/2 tsp salt, more if needed
2 tsp minced garlic (i cheat and use the kind in the little jar as i hate chopping and grating garlic))
12 oz. good mozzarella cheese (fresh if you like), cubed
8 oz. (or half of a 1 lb. box) rotini noodles, cooked al dente and drained

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pastas, set aside to cool a bit.
  • 2. In large bowl or punch bowl, add rest of ingredients folding gently til well mixed.
  • 3. Gently fold in pastas well.
  • 4. Adjust seasonings to taste, meaning, add more salt, parmesan, etc., til it's to your own liking.
  • 5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
  • 6. *If serving this much later or the next day, you'll need to "refresh" this. Just add a bit more olive oil, salt and parmesan cheese before serving as the noodles suck up the oil and seasonings a bit.
  • 7. *This salad is best room temp or even slightly warm.

Johirul Islam
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the pesto sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Dallas morrison
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this pasta salad changed my mind. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tortellini and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Battur Enguun
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend this recipe.


salem egay
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I made this pasta salad for a party and everyone loved it! The pesto sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


michelle down
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This was a great recipe! The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Decem_Unos Quattro
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto sauce is the perfect balance of creamy and flavorful.


Ruv
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a hit at potlucks and parties. The pesto sauce is so easy to make and it's always delicious.


K Joanitah
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the tortellini and vegetables add a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Sultan
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the pesto sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Sangam thapa
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this pasta salad changed my mind. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the tortellini and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Benji Tube
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors and textures. I highly recommend this recipe.


FearGod Bright
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The pesto sauce was especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


Micah Curtis
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the tortellini and vegetables add a great texture. I highly recommend this recipe!


francis kutosi
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This pasta salad is delicious! The pesto sauce is perfectly balanced and the tortellini is cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Multi Video
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I love this recipe! The pesto sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini and vegetables add a nice texture. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make.


Carey Jenks
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This tortellini pesto pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors was perfect and the pasta salad was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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