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Tortellini Primavera Recipe

Recipe by: Happyschmoopies

"This is a quick pasta salad that is kicked up a notch by using tortellini instead of regular pasta. It is great for a cook-out or potluck because it doesn't include mayonnaise."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook10 m
  • Ready In4 h 30 m
  • 1Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite and filling is warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
  • 2Stir cooked tortellini, tomatoes, broccoli, yellow bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni together in a bowl. Pour in 1 cup Italian dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. If salad looks dry, stir in an additional 1/4 cup Italian dressing before serving.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • I have tried several types of Italian dressing and have found that Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian(R) works best in this recipe.
Ingredients
  • 5 servings
  • 762 cals
  • 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
  • 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 6 ounces pepperoni sausage, cubed (optional)
  • 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®)
  • 1/4 cup Italian-style salad dressing (such as Newman's Own®) (optional)
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    762
    38%
  • Fat:
    44.8
    69%
  • Carbs:
    64.2
    21%
  • Protein:
    29.2
    58%
  • Cholesterol:
    92
    31%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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