Pesto Tortellini and Zucchini Salad

Pesto Tortellini and Zucchini Salad
Pesto Tortellini and Zucchini Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 15g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 321 calories. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of pepper, parmesan cheese, three-cheese tortellini, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
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While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add the garlic and zucchini, and saut 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
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Combine pasta, zucchini mixture, and tomato in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
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Combine reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, pesto, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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Drizzle over pasta, tossing gently to coat.
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Sprinkle with cheese.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score5
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