Pesto Tortellini Salad Recipe

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“I came up with this recipe when I tried recreating a pasta salad I had at a wedding rehearsal," says Danielle Weets of Grandview, Washington. "It’s easy to make and I’m always asked to bring it to potlucks and parties.”

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Pesto Tortellini Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 376 calories, 20 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 832 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Pesto Tortellini Salad in Simple & Delicious July/August 2008, p55

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.