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.