Tortelloni Wreath With Pesto Dip Recipes

PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Chop parsley in a blender or food processor.
• With motor still running, add pine nuts, garlic cloves, basil and salt.
• Continue processing until garlic is finely chopped.
• Slowly drizzle in olive oil.
• Then stop machine and fold in parmesan cheese.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Drain and toss with sauce.
• Serve as an appetizer at room temperature with toothpicks.
• Or serve chilled as a salad.
• Can also serve warm as a pasta dish.

TORTELLONI WREATH WITH PESTO DIP

Steps:

• Add both packages of pasta to 1 gal. boiling water in large saucepan; cook 6 min., stirring frequently. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
• Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, pesto and lemon juice until well blended. Spoon into small serving bowl; place in center of large platter.
• Arrange pasta around bowl to resemble a wreath. Garnish with green and red pepper strips and black olives, if desired.

TORTELLINI APPETIZER

Steps:

• Place garlic cloves on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap foil around garlic. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Cool for 10-15 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Toss with remaining oil; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cheese, milk, pesto and pepper. Mash garlic into pesto mixture; stir until combined., Alternately thread tortellini and tomatoes onto toothpicks. Serve with pesto dip. Refrigerate leftovers.

30 MINUTE PESTO TORTELLINI RECIPE

Steps:

• 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.

PARMESAN-PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, process basil, cheese and garlic in food processor until well blended. With motor running, gradually add oil through feed tube at top, processing until well blended.
• Drain tortellini; place in large bowl. Add pesto; mix lightly.

CREAM CHEESE PESTO TORTELLINI

Steps:

• cook tortellini according to package instructions.
• while tortellini is cooking, mix cream cheese and pesto together so it is very soft.
• drain tortellini and return to pot.
• Add cream cheese mixture and toss very gently.
• serve right away, it cools quickly.

TORTELLONI WREATH WITH PESTO DIP

Steps:

• Add both packages of pasta to 4 quarts boiling water. Boil gently, uncovered, 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain; rinse with cold water.
• Mix cream cheese, sauce and juice until well blended. Place in small round bowl.
• Place bowl in middle of platter; arrange pasta in wreath shape around bowl. Garnish with green and red pepper slices and pitted ripe olives.