Serves 3
Ingredients
- 2 small heads of broccoli
- 1 family-sized packet of tortellini
- 3 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- handful of cherry tomatoes
- pine nuts (optional)
- Slice the broccoli into florets and cut the tomatoes in half.
- Cook the tortellini according to the instructions. When there are 2 minutes left on the timer, add the broccoli.
- Drain well and pour into another bowl with the tomatoes.
- Mix well with the pesto, balsamic vinegar and pine nuts.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
This dish was balanced and filling - the pesto and balsamic vinegar don't overpower the vegetables and pasta. It doesn't need to be reheated before eating, which makes it great for the really hot days. I ate two of these in the car and they were delicious even when they were lukewarm.
The only downside is that the tortellini is expensive - I'll switch it out with regular pasta next time.
Verdict: It's a keeper.
2 heads of broccoli: $1.66 at Safeway
Packet of Tortellini: $5.29 at Safeway
Pesto, 1/10 of a jar at $3.19 = $0.32 at Safeway
Balsamic Vinegar, 1/10 of a jar at $2.95 = $0.30 at Safeway
Cherry Tomatoes: 1/5 of a carton at $2.99/carton = $0.60 at Safeway
Total Cost: $8.17 for 3 servings or $2.72 per serving
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