Cheese Tortellini with Walnut-Parsley Pesto

Tossed with a fresh walnut, Parmesan, and parsley pesto, this cheese tortellini makes for a decadent dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 837 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup walnuts
• ½ cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• ⅓ cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place walnuts, oil, parsley, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender; pulse into a coarse puree.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain tortellini, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.

Step 3

Toss tortellini with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water, walnut pesto, and butter. Add more of the cooking water if mixture seems dry. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and pass more at the table.