Protein Boost | Creamy Pesto Rosso Tortellini
with Bacon, Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
840 /serving
This quick tricolore pasta shows off the tried-and-true colours of Italy. Red is for tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Green is for conveniently pre-chopped kale. And white is for tortellini stuffed with a trio of cheeses and bathed in a creamy red pesto sauce.
We will send you:
- 100g Naturally smoked bacon (raised without antibiotics by Canadian farmers)
- 120g Chopped kale
- 30ml Sun-dried tomato pesto
- 30ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 350g Fresh three-cheese tortellini (contains lipase)
- 15g Sliced sun-dried tomatoes
- 60ml Heavy cream
Contains: Cashews • Eggs • Milk • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Large pan
Medium pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
2 or 4 tbsp Butter
Total Fat
65 g
Saturated Fat
26 g
Sodium
1000 mg
Total Carb
49 g
Sugars
11 g
Protein
18 g
Fibre
5 g
Preparation
Boil the pasta
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta; stir gently to separate.
- Boil, stirring occasionally, 4 to 6 min., until al dente.
- Reserving 1 cup cooking water (double for 4 portions), drain and toss with a drizzle of oil to prevent sticking.
Make the sauce & combine the pasta
- In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high.
- Add the kale and sauté, 3 to 4 min., until wilted; season with S&P.
- Add the tomatoes, pesto, cream, demi-glace, ½ the reserved cooking water and S&P.
- Cook, stirring often, 2 to 3 min., until beginning to thicken.
- Add the pasta and 2 tbsp butter (double for 4 portions).
- Cook, stirring often, 1 to 2 min., until combined and warmed through.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Plate your dish
- Divide the pasta between your plates. Bon appétit!
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