Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is full of flavors from Italy
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of crush red pepper flakes
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 16 ounces (2 cups) tortellini, cheese or spinach
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly torn
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (a grainy type is preferred)
- 1/2 cup provolone (cubed)
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 3 -4 ounces salami, roughly chopped
Steps
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1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, and a pinch of both crushed red pepper and salt. Cook until the tomatoes just begin to burst and the garlic is fragrant, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and then add the tortellini to a large salad bowl. 3. Pour the olive oil over the tortellini. Add the red wine vinegar and mustard and toss to combine. Add the arugula, basil, provolone, mozzarella, and salami and toss. 4. Serve the salad warm or cold. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
π° Cost Estimate
π Price Breakdown (19% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| extra virgin olive oil | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| bell peppers | 2 | - | - |
| cherry tomatoes | 1 cup | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.844 |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| fresh oregano leaves | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| Zest of 1 lemon | 1 l | - | - |
| Pinch of crush red pepper flakes | - | - | - |
| Pinch of kosher salt | - | - | - |
| 16 ounces | - | - | |
| red wine vinegar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| fresh arugula | 2 cups | Rp 16.000/kg | Rp 3.200 |
| fresh basil | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| Dijon mustard | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| provolone | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| fresh mozzarella balls | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| -4 ounces salami | 3 | Rp 5.000/ikat | Rp 75.000 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region


















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