(A strawberry infused white wine and St. Germaine cocktail)
A friend had asked for the recipe and I had to really think about what the heck was in it. It was one of those "ohh shoot...what did I put in there?" moments but I think I pulled it off. It was pretty simple but here's what I did.
Cook a package of tortellini, whichever you like. I used regular cheese tortellini. Cook according the package directions, about 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, prep your veggies. I diced about 1 cup of heirloom tomatoes (or halved cherry tomatoes), 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, and 1 cup of sliced black olives. For the party I had used diced buratta cheese but today I used fresh mozzarella pearls.
Drain and pour the cooked tortellini into a large mixing bowl. Add in 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese while the pasta is still warm. Stir to combine so the melting cheese coats the tortellini. (Cue the ooo's and ahh's.)
Meanwhile, prep your veggies. I diced about 1 cup of heirloom tomatoes (or halved cherry tomatoes), 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, and 1 cup of sliced black olives. For the party I had used diced buratta cheese but today I used fresh mozzarella pearls.
Then, add in 1/2 cup of basil pesto (store-bought or homemade), black olives, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Stir to combine.
Place 1 cup of pepperoni on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 375 for 5-10 minutes until crisp. When your ready to serve add in the pepperoni and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
That's it! Easy and delicious served alongside grilled chicken, burgers, brats, etc.
Place 1 cup of pepperoni on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 375 for 5-10 minutes until crisp. When your ready to serve add in the pepperoni and toss to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
That's it! Easy and delicious served alongside grilled chicken, burgers, brats, etc.
That drink looks divine!
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Thanks Lia! I'll post that recipe for you, its delish :)
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