Baked Tortellini with Kale Pesto
2017-05-23- Course: Main Dish
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- Yield : 4 servings
- Cook Time : 40m
- Ready In : 40m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
Calories
790Fat
52 gramsSaturated Fat
23 gramsCholesterol
139 milligramsSodium
932 milligramsCarbohydrate
58 gramsFiber
5 gramsProtein
26 gramsSugar
7 grams
Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 12- to 14-ounce package spinach and cheese tortellini
- 7 cups baby kale (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs. Reserve ¼ cup cooking water, then drain. Reserve the pot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, puree 4 cups kale, the olive oil and garlic in a blender or food processor until almost smooth. Add ¼ cup parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth, adding up to 1/4 cup tap water if needed.
Step 3
Transfer the pesto to the reserved pot along with the heavy cream; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium low; stir in the tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes and the remaining 3 cups kale, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with the mozzarella.
Step 4
Combine the panko, pine nuts, parsley and the remaining 2 tablespoons parmesan in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the tortellini and bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.