fresh from the vine tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated fresh tortellini
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons spicy pesto
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 6 leaves fresh basil, torn, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. sprinkle on the oregano, salt, and pepper, and roll the cherry tomatoes around a few times to coat with the seasoned oil. bake in the preheated oven until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 15 minutes.
• cook and drain the tortellini according to package directions, and set aside in a serving dish.
• in a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the garlic until golden brown, about 3 minutes. remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the pesto and roasted tomatoes. smash the tomatoes with a fork to break open, stir to combine, and pour the sauce over the tortellini. sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese and torn basil leaves.