Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables
Cheese tortellini tossed with pesto and roasted zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes.
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Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables is an Italian dinner recipe that takes about 30 min, makes 4 servings, has about 560 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonPesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables ingredients
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- to taste kosher salt and black pepper
How to make Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables
- Heat oven to 425°F. Toss zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Spread them out so they roast instead of steam.
- Roast vegetables for 18–22 minutes, stirring once, until browned at the edges and the tomatoes begin to burst.
- While the vegetables roast, cook tortellini in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Toss hot tortellini with pesto, roasted vegetables, and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Finish with Parmesan and black pepper. Serve warm, or chill for a pasta-salad style lunch.
Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables FAQ
How do I make Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables?
Make Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables?
The main ingredients include cheese tortellini, zucchini, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables take?
This recipe takes about 30 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Pesto Tortellini with Roasted Vegetables?
Recipe Genius estimates about 560 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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