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Ingredients
1 (9-ounce) package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups halved grape tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 ounces smoked deli-shaved turkey breast, torn into bite-sized pieces
3 to 4 thin slices red onion
2 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese
Instructions
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups halved grape tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 ounces smoked deli-shaved turkey breast, torn into bite-sized pieces
3 to 4 thin slices red onion
2 ounces crumbled ricotta salata or feta cheese
1. Cook tortellini in a large pot of salted, boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, thyme, sugar and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over pasta; toss well. Add tomatoes, olives, turkey, onion, cheese and additional black pepper; toss well. Serves 4.
Recipe by Laraine Perri, "Eenie Meenie Tortellini," Sept. 2009.
Nutritional Information
2. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, thyme, sugar and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over pasta; toss well. Add tomatoes, olives, turkey, onion, cheese and additional black pepper; toss well. Serves 4.
Recipe by Laraine Perri, "Eenie Meenie Tortellini," Sept. 2009.
Per serving: 370 calories, 4g fat, 50mg chol., 16g prot., 37g carbs., 2g fiber, 830mg sodium.
