Tortellini Pasta Salad With Bacon, Broccoli & Basil Recipe
This flavorful tortellini salad is a delightful combination of tender cheese tortellini, crispy bacon, and crunchy broccoli tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. The sweet and savory notes come together perfectly for a satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cheese tortellini
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 large basil leaves, chiffonaded (rolled and thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water. Drain again. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
- In a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat, cook bacon until crunchy. Set aside on a piece of paper towel to drain. When cool, crumble the bacon (not too small) and reserve.
- Pour out all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon grease from the pan, increase the heat to medium-high, and add the broccoli florets. Saute until the broccoli is tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir into tortellini.
- The Vinaigrette:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. While whisking constantly, slow pour in olive oil until combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the tortellini and gently toss. Stir the basil into the pasta salad. Serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 3093 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 234 g
- Protein Content: 96 g
- Fat Content: 200 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 45 g
- Cholesterol Content: 259 mg
- Sodium Content: 5296 mg
- Fiber Content: 27 g
- Sugar Content: 28 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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