Broccoli Tortellini
A fast broccoli tortellini pasta salad dish with Mediterranean flavors - this is great for packing in lunches!
Course
Dinner
,
Lunch
Cuisine
American
Servings
Prep Time
1-2
persons
10-15
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
1-2
persons
10-15
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Ingredients
1
Cup
broccoli
cut into short lengths
2
Cups
tortellini
(fresh) gluten free
3
tbsp
pesto
2
tbsp
pine nuts
toasted
1
tbsp
balsamic vinegar
8
pieces
cherry tomato
halved
Instructions
Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to package instructions.
Drain everything, gently rinsing under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl.
Toss with the pesto, pine nuts, and balsamic vinegar.
Add the tomatoes and put the mixture in containers and chill.
Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavor from the tomatoes and pesto.