Description
A quick and delicious weeknight pasta dish featuring cheese tortellini, roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, toasted pine nuts, and a bright lemon basil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place halved cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
- Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts until golden, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped basil. Add cooked tortellini and roasted tomatoes, toss to coat.
- Transfer pasta to serving plates. Top with torn burrata and toasted pine nuts. Garnish with additional basil if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6
- Fat: 32
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Protein: 25