30 Minute Pesto Tortellini Recipe
Get dinner on the table in no time with this 30 minute toasted tortellini with pesto. It only requires 8 simple ingredients!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (20 oz) pkg three cheese tortellini
- 12 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup fresh basil julienned
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the tortellini according to package's directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, as the tortellini is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Add the drained tortellini and cook until lightly toasted and browned around the edges. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto, basil and parmesan. Serve immediately.
Notes
Want to up the protein? Serve this with a grilled chicken breast!
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 482IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg