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Herbaceous tortellini pasta salad with basil pesto, roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls

Herbaceous Tortellini Pasta Salad

HERBACEOUS TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic



Servings: 6


Prep Time: 15 mins


Cook Time: 10 mins


Ingredients:

1 Bunch Asparagus

½ cup Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil — also available in 250ml, 500ml, 750ml, divided

1 ½ cups Basil Leaves

¼ cup Almonds

¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic, divided

1 ½ tsp Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt

2 tsp Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning

4 cups Frozen Tortellini

½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved

8 oz Mozzarella Balls


Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces and drizzle with 2 Tbsp Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil and ½ tsp Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt. Place in the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes or until asparagus is bright green and tender.

  3. In a food processor combine basil, almonds, 2 Tbsp Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic, ¼ cup Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil, 1 tsp Roasted Garlic Infused Sea Salt, and Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning.

  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, cook tortellini to package directions. Drain and add to a large bowl, toss with 2 Tbsp Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil and ¼ cup Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic.

  5. Toss the pasta with the pesto, then top with tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and roasted asparagus. Enjoy!


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