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  • Tortellini with arugula pesto

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    Tortellini with arugula pesto
    Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 2
    by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
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    Creamy, mild and delicious. Please bear in mind that the total energy value stated here is for the whole jar of pesto, not just 2 servings! It is around 684kcal for one serving.

    Ingredients

    • 150g arugula, trimmed and washed
    • 120ml olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 60g feta cheese, crushed
    • 40g almonds (blanched) or pine nuts
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 250g tortellini with cheese and spinach
    • Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

    Directions

    1. Cook the rocket together with peeled, whole cloves of garlic in a little boiling water for about 2 - 3 minutes. Drain.
    2. Place withered arugula, garlic, 60ml of olive oil, cheese and almonds or pine nuts into a food processor and chop them to desired consistency.
    3. Season with pepper and mix in the remaining oil.
    4. Cook tortellini according to manufacturer's instructions, drain.
    5. Mix a few tablespoons of the pesto with cooked tortellini, sprinkle with soe Parmesan cheese and serve as a warm antipasto.
    6. Easy suggestion: remaining pesto can be kept for a few days in a refrigerator, in a small, tightly closed glass jar.

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