Description
With only 5 ingredients, Pesto Tortellini with Asiago is perfect for busy nights. Ready in only 15 minutes, it still packs huge flavor!
Ingredients
- 20 ounces fresh tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce , click for homemade pesto
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts , toasted
- 1 cup asiago cheese , grated and divided
- crushed red pepper flakes , optional
Directions
- Cook the tortellini according to packages directions for al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin the sauce. Drain well and return to the pot.
- Over low heat, toss together the pesto sauce with pine nuts and half of the asiago cheese. If needed, add a small amount of pasta water to thin the pesto.
- When warmed through, transfer to serving dishes and top with additional asiago cheese and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
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