20-Minute Cheesy Pesto Tortellini Recipe

Method

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a large pot cook the tortellini according to the package directions {do not overcook}.

3. 3

   While the tortellini is cooking make your homemade pesto if you are going that route, if you are using store bought pesto skip to the next step.

4. 4

   Drain water from the tortellini and place them in a large mixing bowl. Pour the 8 ounces of pesto over the tortellini and gently mix to combine. Add a 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan and combine.

5. 5

   In a 9 x 13 oven safe dish pour the pesto tortellini, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan.

6. 6

   Bake the tortellini in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

7. 7

   Garnish with freshly chopped basil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.