Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Pesto tortellini salad is a delicious pasta salad made with cheese tortellini, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, and a sweet balsamic glaze. It takes less than 15-minutes to make and can easily be made ahead of time. Bonus that it travels well so makes the perfect potluck or BBQ side dish!

📝 Ingredients

• 10 ounces cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1/2 cup quartered marinated artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 1/4 cup basil pesto (homemade or storebought)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions - usually 6-8 minutes.
2. 2mix: Drain the tortellini, then put it back into the pot- see notes. Add the black olives, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, basil, and parmesan and toss so that everything is mixed together and coated in pesto.
3. 3serve: Drizzle the balsamic glaze over top then serve.