Parsley Tortellini Toss Recipes

PARSLEY TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the next eight ingredients. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

TORTELLINI TOSS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion, cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add pork, salt, basil, lemon-pepper and dried marjoram; cook and stir until pork is browned. Add vegetables; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes. , Drain tortellini. Add to meat mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH WALNUT-PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Place walnuts, oil, parsley, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender; pulse into a coarse puree.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain tortellini, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
• Toss tortellini with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water, walnut pesto, and butter. Add more of the cooking water if mixture seems dry. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and pass more at the table.

SKEWERED TORTELLINI W/ PARSLEY CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook tortellini until just done, about 8 minutes.
• drain, rinse with cold water and toss with a little olive oil if not serving at once.
• In a food processor, drop garlic in a whirl 10 seconds, add sunflower seeds, grated cheese, capers and parsley and whirl to a coarse puree.
• with the machine running add 1/2 cup olive oil in a thin stream.
• Season with salt & pepper.
• In a saucepan, combine tortellini with sauce to coat heating through.
• pour into a warm shallow bowl to serve.
• Skewer several tortellini with toothpicks or small skewers and provide additional picks on the side for the remaining tortellini.
• This can also be prepared a a cold pasta dish.

TASTY TORTELLINIS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions--al dente.
• While tortellini is cooking, prepare marinade. Combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, chopped parsley, onions, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Pour marinade over tortellini, add olives (and optional ingredients, see above) and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add Parmesan and some fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve with toothpicks.

PARSLEY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package; drain and rinse under cold water.
• Place in a large bowl; add the next eight ingredients.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well.
• Pour over salad and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill till served.

EASY TORTELLINI TOSS RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Combine butter and flour in Classic Batter Bowl; whisk until smooth. Add pressed garlic and milk to butter mixture; whisk well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 60 seconds. Add cheese; whisk until smooth. Dice ham using Chef's Knife. Add ham and black pepper to batter bowl. Mix well using Small Mix 'N Scraper®; set aside. Combine tortellini and broth in Deep Covered Baker. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until tortellini are tender, stirring every 4-5 minutes. Add cheese sauce to baker; mix well. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. If desired, 1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables such as thawed peas can be substituted for the spinach. Add to baker with cheese sauce; proceed as recipe directs. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stove Top Directions: To cook on the stovetop, melt butter over medium heat in (2-qt.) Saucepan. Stir in flour. Add milk and garlic. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly; cook 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add cheese, ham and black pepper. Combine tortellini and broth in (12-in. Skillet). Cover; bring to a simmer over high heat and cook 3 minutes. Add ham mixture; mix well. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Nutrients per serving: Calories 330, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 1290 mg, Fiber 4 g U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat (2 carb)