Dinner for 3
Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cooked cheese tortellini combines with chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, peppers, and pesto for a chilled pasta salad.
$13.42for 4 servings
$3.36 per serving$13.42 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 20 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.78Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.75 | $0.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.07 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (10 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- fresh basil (optional)
Steps
- Boil the tortellini according to the package directions, then drain and cool under cold water.
- Combine the cooled tortellini, chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, roasted peppers, and basil in a large bowl.
- Stir the pesto and olive oil together, pour them over the salad, and toss until coated.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Chill the pasta salad for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
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