TORTELLINI WITH SPINACH WALNUT PESTO

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Tortellini with Spinach Walnut Pesto image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces chopped walnuts
2 family size (18-ounce) packages, cheese or mushroom and cheese filled fresh tortellini (sold on dairy aisle of market)
1 cup chicken stock or broth
10 ounces (1 package) baby spinach, reserve a few leaves for garnish
2 cloves garlic
2/3 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or freshly grated
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Edible flowers, optional plate garnish, nice for parties

Steps:

  • Toast walnut pieces in a small pan or toaster oven until lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Place a large pot of water on to boil. When it comes to rolling boil, salt the water and cook tortellini to package directions.
  • Heat 1 cup chicken stock or broth to a boil and remove from heat.
  • Using a food processor, working in batches, grind spinach leaves with nuts, chicken stock, and garlic. Transfer ground spinach nut paste to a large bowl. Stir in the cheese, nutmeg, and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Coat hot, cooked tortellini with sauce, tossing in the bowl you prepared sauce in. Turn pasta out on to a serving platter and garnish with a few baby spinach leaves and edible flowers.

Natalie Wood
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this dish! The pesto was flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Adriana Struthers
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Amreena Yousaf
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I love this recipe! The pesto is so flavorful and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


md Eklus
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Shekh Nasir Shekh Nasir
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I'm not a big fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this dish! The pesto was flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lucky 7070
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Phaswa Mash
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I love this recipe! The pesto is so flavorful and the tortellini is cooked perfectly. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.


nhlanhla zikhali
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again!


Wasif Student
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish! The pesto was flavorful without being overpowering, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Arinaitwe Marvin
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This dish was delicious! The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. It was a quick and easy meal that was perfect for a weeknight dinner.


Deirdre Scott
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I tried this recipe and it was really good! The pesto was easy to make and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Farhan Iqbal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pesto was delicious and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


nabil ahmed
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Wow! I just made this dish and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pesto was incredibly flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Ajman Ajman
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This tortellini with spinach walnut pesto was a hit! The pesto was flavorful and creamy, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. It was a quick and easy meal that was perfect for a weeknight dinner.