Fresh From the Vine Tortellini

Name: Fresh From the Vine Tortellini
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 6 leaves fresh basil, torn, or more to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 59 milliliters shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons spicy pesto; 255 grams package refrigerated fresh tortellini; 2 servings salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh From the Vine Tortellini might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 27g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 551 calories. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. A mixture of salt and pepper, basil, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

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Cherry Tomato

Olive Oil

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Sprinkle on the oregano, salt, and pepper, and roll the cherry tomatoes around a few times to coat with the seasoned oil.

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Oregano

Pepper

Roll

Salt

Cooking Oil

Bake in the preheated oven until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 15 minutes.

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Cook and drain the tortellini according to package directions, and set aside in a serving dish.

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In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the garlic until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

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Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the pesto and roasted tomatoes. Smash the tomatoes with a fork to break open, stir to combine, and pour the sauce over the tortellini.

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