Ricotta Mint Tortellini Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1/4 cup

Ricotta Cheese

1/4 cup

Mayonnaise

plus 1 Tbsp

1

Lemon , zested, juiced

2 Tbsp juice needed

1 pckg
(8 oz)

Cheese Tortellini

1/2 cup

Frozen Green Peas

or Fresh Green Peas

1 bunch

Fresh Mint , de-stemmed, finely sliced

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine Ricotta Cheese (1/4 cup) and Lemon Juice (1) .

Step 2

Add Mayonnaise (1/4 cup) to the mixture and stir until combined. Add Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) , then set the mixture aside.

Step 3

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the Cheese Tortellini (1 pckg) and cook according to package directions, then remove from the water with a slotted spoon or drain with a colander. Set aside in a large bowl.

Step 4

While you’re cooking the pasta, cover a small bowl of Frozen Green Peas (1/2 cup) with a wet towel and microwave for 2 to 4 minutes until soft.

Step 5

Once pasta is drained and peas are cooked, use a spatula to gently combine in a medium bowl with the ricotta mixture and the sliced Fresh Mint (1 bunch) .

Step 6

Garnish pasta salad with lemon zest before serving.