So, I realize the majority of you know what I eat for dinner on a daily basis.
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Today I wanted to share one of my favorite easy main dishes. This is one I turn to often when I want to minimize time spent and maximize nutrition!
I actually can’t take credit for this dinner. I read about it a while back in a summer issue of Runner’s World but it’s quickly become a favorite in our house. Especially when we want to go meatless!
My favorite part about it is how versatile it is. While we normally stick to adding asparagus and mushrooms – you could add any number of different veggies and it would go great. Broccoli, tomatoes, spinach…the list goes on and on. It’s a great way to get whole grains, dairy, healthy fats and veggies all in one meal.
Whole Grain Tortellini with Homemade Pesto
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 1 package of whole grain cheese tortellini (I used Butoni)
For the Pesto (source):
- 2/3 cup pine nuts
- 20 large, fresh basil leaves
- 2/3 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 whole, peeled garlic cloves
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Prepare cheese tortellini according to the package instructions.
- Combine pesto ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add prepared pesto onto the prepared tortellini and gently mix until well combined
Addition suggestions: Parmesan cheese, sauteed vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted nuts…the sky’s the limit!
I LOVE Pesto! I need to eat it more often 🙂
It’s SO good, right!? I definitely don’t use it enough myself!
This looks so tasty!! I would have trouble keeping myself from eating the entire pot, though! lol
Haha – tell me about it! That’s why I don’t make more than 2 servings at a time so that by the time we both have ours, there’s none left! 🙂
Mmmm, I adore homemade pesto sauce! And tortellini. Any stuffed pasta is a winner in my book.
I completely agree – it definitely takes a pasta dish to the next level 🙂
YUM! I love pesto because it really is SO easy. And I don’t know why I always forget about sundried tomatoes, I absolutely love the flavor – especially with pesto!
I know – I always forget about it too! I have no idea why because it’s one of the best things ever! And agreed – I need to try this with sun-dried tomatoes because that would be the best flavor combination I bet!
Looks delicious!
Thanks! 🙂 It definitely was!
Delic! I’ve never made homemade pesto but it doesn’t seem too hard! As my husband would say “pesto is the besto!” 😛 The addition of parm + sun dried tomatoes + mushrooms + broccoli [and maybe peas?] all sound wonderful!!!
It’s SUPER easy and it’s so worth it to make it on your own because you can really control the flavors you add! And I love the peas addition idea! Or even edamame!!
Perfect! I may make this for Meeker tonight! (He begged)
Ahaha, I love that. It’s super easy so it would be a good one to do 🙂
Though, for Meeker you might want to throw like a slab of steak or something in there for him to be 100% happy 😉
Wow that makes my mouth water just look at it! Will definitely be trying this out.
Yay! Let me know what you think if you do! 🙂
I tried making homemade pesto and it didn’t work out as planned. I’m going to try your recipe. It looks delicious 🙂
Let me know what you think! While I can’t take credit for it, I do think it’s a good one! 🙂