"Lighter" Tortellini with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Reviews: (1)

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Garlicky pesto and rich sun-dried tomatoes make this tortellini irresistable. This is an easy dish for a picnic or potluck. A salad and loaf of bread will complete this meal.

Estimated Times

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Serving Per Recipe: 4 Nutritional Info

2 packages (9 ounces each) BUITONI Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini

1/2 cup BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Reduced Fat Pesto with Basil

1/2 cup (1.5 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes , drained and chopped

1/2 bunch basil , chopped

PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Toss with pesto, cheese, tomatoes and basil. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Using BUITONI Refrigerated Reduced Fat Pesto with Basil, you will have a recipe that has:

5% less calories
15% less fat
11% less saturated fat
7% less cholesterol

Diane Smith from miami,fl.
April 19, 2008

Ok

Too much basil. If I make it again, I will omit the fresh basil and maybe use dill.

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Calories		560
Calories from Fat		200

Total Fat 22g		34%
	Saturated Fat 8g	41%
Cholesterol 65mg		22%
Sodium 980mg		41%
Carbohydrates 66g		22%
	Dietary Fiber 5g	20%
	Sugars 7g
Protein 26g
Vitamin A		8%
Vitamin C		10%
Calcium		35%
Iron		15%