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Tortellini in Basil-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 4
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Crisp carrots, broccoli and tender pasta are blended with a dressing that lends a little sweetness to this savory side or meatless main dish.
Updated Oct 19, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated tricolor cheese-filled tortellini
  • 1/4 cup balsamic or cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • 2
    In large bowl, mix vinegar, basil, oil, paprika, salt and garlic with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in carrot, broccoli, onions and tortellini until coated.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Pungently sweet and dark in color, balsamic vinegar gets its characteristics from a long aging process in wooden barrels.
  • tip 2
    Try a bottled balsamic vinaigrette if you don't have time to make this dressing from scratch.

Nutrition

190 Calories, 12 g Total Fat, 6 g Protein, 16 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
190
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
12 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
55 mg
Sodium
130 mg
Potassium
270 mg
Total Carbohydrate
16 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
6 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
72%
72%
Vitamin C
72%
72%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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