**VIRAL** TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Filled with tomatoes, artichokes, and mozzarella, then covered in a creamy pesto sauce; this Tortellini Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor!

"Omg! I just made it and it’s perfection. Had to use shredded mozzarella as I didn’t have balls and I added a little olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese and topped it with toasted pine nuts. So good!" - Reader comment

INGREDIENTS:

– tortellini – tomatoes – artichoke hearts, – fresh mozzarella  – mayonnaise  – pesto

STEP ONE: - Cook the tortellini, drain, and set aside.

STEP 2 In a large bowl, add tomatoes, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, pesto, and mayonnaise (optional).

STEP 3: Add the cooked tortellini and then use a spatula to carefully mix everything together.

Tips for making the salad: – While the tortellini is cooking, make the tomato mixture and refrigerate while the pasta cooks. This will help the flavors meld. Don't like mayonnaise? It's optional in this recipe but does add a creamy texture. You can substitute for half a cup of Alfredo sauce or leave it out for a more oily sauce texture (from the pesto).