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Creamy Pesto Tortellini

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Ingredients

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Creamy Pesto Tortellini

½ cup walnut pieces

20 ounces cheese tortellinior your favorite variety

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

16 ounces baby bella mushroomsstems removed and sliced

½ cup sun dried tomatoespreferably packed in oil

1 cup basil pesto sauce

¼ cup heavy creamadd more for added richness

saltto taste

black pepperto taste

parmesanfor serving; optional

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the walnuts in a medium skillet in a single layer and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Fill a large pot with water and place it over high heat with the lid on. While the water comes to a boil, prep your ingredients. Once the water boils, add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, and drain in a colander when it's done.

In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms along with a pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the moisture evaporates and the mushrooms have browned, about 5-6 minutes. Add the sun dried tomatoes and cook 30 seconds longer.

Reduce the heat to low. Add the pesto sauce and cream, and stir to combine. Add the tortellini and stir until the pasta is evenly coated, then cook until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes.

Serve warm topped with toasted walnuts and grated parmesan. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Walnuts Separately 🥜
Dry-toast walnut pieces in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the dish to intensify their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the cream sauce.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to thin your creamy pesto sauce to the perfect consistency and help it cling beautifully to the tortellini.
Bloom Sun-Dried Tomatoes 🍅
Briefly warm your sun-dried tomatoes in the olive oil before adding other ingredients to rehydrate them and release their concentrated umami flavors into the sauce.
Add Pesto at the End 🌿
Stir in your basil pesto after removing from heat to preserve its vibrant color and fresh basil aroma, which can fade when exposed to prolonged heat.
Don't Overcook Tortellini ⏱️
Cook tortellini 1 minute under the package time since it will continue cooking slightly when tossed with the hot cream sauce, keeping the filling tender and the pasta perfectly al dente.