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Tortellini
with
Pesto,
Leeks,
and Nuts

    Ingredients:

    • 16 ounces readymade tortellini, cheese-filled
    • 2 tablespoons  pine nuts
    • 2 tablespoons  olive oil
    • 1/2 leek, trimmed, sliced and washed
    • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1/3 cup Bear Pond Farm 3 Greens Pesto
    • basil leaves

    Tortellini with Pesto, Leeks, and Nuts

     

    Ingredients:

    • 16 ounces readymade tortellini, cheese-filled
    • 2 tablespoons  pine nuts
    • 2 tablespoons  olive oil
    • 1/2 leek, trimmed, sliced and washed
    • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1/3 cup Bear Pond Farm 3 Greens Pesto
    • basil leaves

     

    Instructions:

    Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to packet instructions until ‘al dente. ‘

    In the meantime, toast pine nuts in a dry skillet set over a moderate heat until golden-brown and aromatic.

    Drain tortellini when ready and spread out on plenty of paper towels to dry.

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet set over a moderate heat until hot. Add leek, garlic and a pinch of salt, frying until leek is softened and garlic is golden.

    Add cooked tortellini and pesto to skillet, sautéing until warmed through, 2-3 minutes.

    Divide between warm plates and top with toasted pine nuts and some basil leaves before serving.