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Pesto Tortellini and Zucchini Salad Recipe

Pesto Tortellini and Zucchini Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (9-oz) packages fresh three-cheese tortellini
cooking spray
2 tsp bottled minced garlic
4 cups zucchini, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 zucchini)
2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 4 tomatoes)
3 tbsp prepared pesto
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
While pasta cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add the garlic and zucchini, and sauté 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Combine pasta, zucchini mixture, and tomato in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
Combine reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, pesto, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over pasta, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	111.03 Kcal (465 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.56g	9%
Cholesterol	3.5mg	1%
Sodium	293.28mg	12%
Potassium	881.28mg	19%
Total Carbs	9.59g	3%
Sugars	1.91g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.57g	10%
Protein	7.42g	15%
Vitamin C	61.1mg	102%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	16.5mg	92%
Calcium	98.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	48.82 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.44g	9%
Cholesterol	1.54mg	1%
Sodium	128.94mg	12%
Potassium	387.47mg	19%
Total Carbs	4.22g	3%
Sugars	0.84g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	10%
Protein	3.26g	15%
Vitamin C	26.9mg	102%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	7.3mg	92%
Calcium	43.3mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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