Basil Pesto
This classic basil pesto recipe is nutty and bright. We love it on pasta, pizza, and more! See the post above for my favorite pesto sauce variations.
5 min
Tortellini tossed in basil pesto with a creamy ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, topped with grilled Italian chicken and fresh basil.
Make the pesto - see the Basil Pesto recipe.
Cook the chicken per the Italian Grilled Chicken recipe.
Cook the tortellini.
Or whatever noodle you like - gnocchi is a solid choice also.
Heat a saute pan over low.
Add about a half ladle of pasta water to the pan along with the ricotta and about 2/3 of the Parmigiano. Stir to combine.
Add the tortellini to the pan and toss with the basil pesto.
Plate it. Top with grated Parmigiano and some fresh basil.
Mangia.