Pesto Tortellini And Zucchini Salad
- 2 (9-ounce) packages fresh three-cheese tortellini
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 4 cups zucchini, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 zucchini)
- 2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 4 tomatoes)
- 3 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
- While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add the garlic and zucchini, and saute 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Combine pasta, zucchini mixture, and tomato in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
- Combine reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, pesto, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over pasta, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
cooking spray, garlic, zucchini, tomato, pesto, salt, freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pesto-tortellini-zucchini-salad (may not work)