Tortellini Caprese Salad is made with tortellini, grape tomatoes simmered quickly with garlic and a little oil, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Ingredients
1 9 oz. package dried cheese tortellini
1 carton grape tomatoes
2 - garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons oil - divided use
1/2 cup basil - torn
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
8 oz. fresh small mozzarella balls
salt and pepper
Instructions
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain well when done and toss with 1 tablespoon oil.
While the pasta is cooking add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to a saute pan. Add the crushed garlic. Stir for a moment and add the grape tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for about 7 - 8 minutes until tomatoes begin to crush and give off of their juices. Stir in the torn basil leaves.
Add tortellini to a bowl. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella balls. parmesan cheese and salt, pepper to taste.
Serve right away or at room temperature.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2018/06/14/15-minute-tortellini-caprese-salad/