Pesto Tortellini Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
An easy, flavour-packed pasta salad with juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy pesto – perfect for quick lunches or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 250 g fresh cheese tortellini
- 100 g cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 heaped tbsp green pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
- A few fresh basil leaves torn (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to the boil and cook the tortellini according to the packet instructions. Drain using a colander, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool the pasta quickly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pesto, olive oil, and grated parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Add the cooled tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is well coated in the pesto dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Scatter over fresh basil leaves if using.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later – it keeps well for up to 3 days.