Lunchbox recipe for 4 - 8 people, takes only 5 mins; recipe has broccoli, tortellini, pesto, pine nut, balsamic vinegar and cherry tomato.
Tortellini with pesto & broccoli
Course: Lunchbox
Servings
4 - 8
servings
Prep time
5 mins
Ingredients
- Cherry Tomato: 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Pesto: 3 tbsp pesto (fresh if you can get it)
- Balsamic Vinegar: 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Broccoli: 140g Tenderstem broccoli, cut into short lengths
- Pine Nut: 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- Tortellini: 250g fresh tortellini
Directions
- Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to pack instructions. Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl. Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes, pack into containers and chill. Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavour from the tomatoes and pesto.
