Caeser Pesto Tortellini
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- 20ozcook this firsttortellini
cheese, refrigerated/pre-made
- 1.5c[halved]cherry tomatoes
halved
- 3[chopped]green onion
- 2/3c[grated]parmesan cheese
divided in half
- 1ccaesar dressing
- pepper
to taste
- 1/4cbasil pesto
- 1/3csunflower seeds
- salt
to taste
- 1/4tspgarlic powder
- 6-8[chopped]basil leaf
for garnish
Directions:
Timers
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and allow to cool.
- Add tortellini to a large bowl and toss with ½ the caesar dressing. Add tomatoes, olives, green onion, pesto, salt, pepper and garlic powder, ⅓ cup fresh parmesan, and sunflower seeds and toss to combine. Add more caesar dressing, to make it saucier, if desired.
- Serve warm or cold. Garnish with remaining fresh parmesan and fresh chopped basil before serving.