Thursday, August 22, 2019

Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad


After searching through the pantry, trying to meal plan around 102ºF+ heat (PLUS high humidity!), I was really craving a filling, but at least semi-light, pasta salad. The mere thought of adding even MORE heat and humidity to the house by boiling a pot of water on the stovetop almost made me change…

Ingredients
∙ Serves 10-12
Produce
1 (14 oz.) can Artichoke hearts, whole
1 large clove Garlic
Condiments
1 (8 oz.) jar Basil pesto
1 (6 oz.) can Black olives, medium
Pasta & grains
1 (20 oz.) package Cheese-filled tortellini, fresh or frozen
Baking & spices
1/2 tsp Salt to start
Oils & vinegars
1/3 cup Olive oil to start
Dairy
10 oz Mozzarella cheese, fresh
Other
2 rounded cups or 1 (10 oz.) cont. grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise