Tasty Tortellinis

Serve these marinated tortellinis as an appetizer with party toothpicks. Can also be used for a nice pasta salad lunch in larger size servings ...Optional ingredients: celery chunks, snow peas, artichoke hearts, salami or cheese chunks, green, yellow, or red pepper chunks, thin carrot slices, pearl onions (use your imagination!). Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 20 ounces cheese tortellini
• ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
• 1 ½ tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup black olives
• 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook tortellini according to package directions--al dente.

Step 2

While tortellini is cooking, prepare marinade. Combine vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, chopped parsley, onions, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Pour marinade over tortellini, add olives (and optional ingredients, see above) and refrigerate. When ready to serve, add Parmesan and some fresh parsley for garnish, if desired. Serve with toothpicks.