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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

Garlic & Herb Infused Olive OilRoasted Garlic White Barrel Aged BalsamicHerb & Garlic Dipper & SeasoningRoasted Garlic Sea Salt

Servings: 6 • Prep Time: 15 mins • Cook Time: 10 mins


Fresh, vibrant, and perfect for any gathering! This Herbaceous Tortellini Pasta Salad features a homemade basil pesto made with our Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil and Herb & Garlic Dipper, tossed with tortellini, roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella. Ready in 25 minutes!


Ingredients:

1 Bunch Asparagus

½ cup Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil — also available in 100ml, 500ml, 750ml, divided

1½ cups Fresh Basil Leaves

¼ cup Almonds

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

1½ tsp Roasted Garlic Sea Salt

2 tsp Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning

4 cups Frozen Tortellini

½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved

8 oz Fresh Mozzarella Balls


Directions:

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

  2. Cut asparagus into 1" pieces and toss with 2 Tbsp Garlic & Herb Infused Olive Oil and ½ tsp Roasted Garlic Sea Salt. Roast for 8-10 minutes until 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 Sea Salt, and Herb & Garlic Dipper. Pulse into a pesto.

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

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


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