Parsley Tortellini Toss
“This is a good recipe for leftover turkey and ham.”Parsley Tortellini Toss
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 cup diced provolone
1 cup diced mozzarella
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 medium carrots, shredded
½ medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
1 cup diced provolone
1 cup diced mozzarella
1 cup cubed cooked ham
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 medium carrots, shredded
½ medium green or red bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain in a colander and run under cold water to cool quickly. Shake off excess water.
2. Combine provolone, mozzarella, ham, turkey, peas, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add tortellini.
3. Mix oil, vinegar, Parmesan, garlic and parsley in a jar. Secure lid and shake to blend. Pour over pasta mixture. Toss gently to coat completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Season with salt and black pepper. Serves 12.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
2. Combine provolone, mozzarella, ham, turkey, peas, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add tortellini.
3. Mix oil, vinegar, Parmesan, garlic and parsley in a jar. Secure lid and shake to blend. Pour over pasta mixture. Toss gently to coat completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Season with salt and black pepper. Serves 12.
Tips From Our Test Kitchen: You may use 2 cups ham or 2 cups turkey instead of 1 cup of each, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts per serving: 310 calories, 16g fat, 19g protein., 22g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 360mg sodium.
first appeared: 8/3/2008
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