Pesto Pasta Medley

Name: Pesto Pasta Medley
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 packages (7 ounces each) dried cheese tortellini; 1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered; 2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto; 1 jar (6 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

This was a favorite recipe at the prep school where I used to work. I always receive complements and requests for the recipe.—Beth Lepore, Winchester, Massachusetts

Ingredients

3 packages (7 ounces each) dried cheese tortellini
1 package (12 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
1 jar (6 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Cook tortellini and spiral pasta according to package directions; drain and place in a large serving bowl. Add the artichokes, pesto, tomatoes and salt. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.