Pesto Tortellini
with broccoli / spinach
This classic pesto pasta is absolutely loaded with greens from the basil in the pesto to the broccoli and spinach that are steamed right in the skillet.
Smarts: Using store-bought pesto is a great way to simplify this meal.
Smarts: Using store-bought pesto is a great way to simplify this meal.
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Ingredients
Basil Pesto:
- Pine nuts - 2 Tbsp (sub walnuts or pecans)
- Cheese, parmesan (opt) - 1 oz , cut into large pieces
- Garlic - 1 clove , peeled
- Basil leaves, fresh - 1 1/2 oz
- Lemon juice - 2 tsp
- Oil, olive - 3 Tbsp
Pesto Tortellini with Broccoli:
- Pine nuts - 1 Tbsp (sub walnuts or pecans)
- Broccoli florets - 12 oz
- Cheese, parmesan (opt) - 1 oz , grated
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Water - 1 Tbsp
- Baby spinach - 5 oz
- Pasta, tortellini - 1 lb (sub any fun pasta shape)
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
603
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
30g
47%
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Saturated Fat
8g
42%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
59mg
20%
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Sodium
762mg
32%
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Total Carbohydrate
62g
21%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
22%
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Sugars
3g
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Protein
24g
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Prep
- Toast pine nuts - Toast nuts (portions for pesto and pasta) in a dry skillet or frying pan until fragrant and golden, 3 to 4 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Broccoli / Cheese (portion for pesto and pasta) - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
- Make pesto - Peel garlic cloves. Place nuts (portion for pesto), parmesan cheese (portion for pesto), garlic, basil leaves, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are well chopped. With food processor running, drizzle in olive oil until smooth. (Add some additional olive oil if needed to help everything blend.) Season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Make
- Bring a large pot of salted water for the pasta to boil.
- While water is heating up, place a large skillet or frying pan with cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and water. Cover pan with a lid and let broccoli steam, covered, until nearly tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove lid and add spinach to pan. Continue cooking broccoli until most of the water has cooked off, broccoli is tender, and spinach is wilted.
- While broccoli is steaming, add tortellini to boiling water and cook according to package directions. (Tortellini cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it.)
- Drain tortellini.
- Toss together tortellini, broccoli, and spinach. Fold in pesto. Taste and season with some salt and pepper.
- Serve pasta with pine nuts (portion for pasta) and parmesan cheese (portion for pasta) on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
603
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
30g
47%
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Saturated Fat
8g
42%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
59mg
20%
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Sodium
762mg
32%
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Total Carbohydrate
62g
21%
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Dietary Fiber
6g
22%
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Sugars
3g
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Protein
24g
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