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Photo by Stephanie Knewasser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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From the kitchen of Renee Wilson<\/h4>\n\n\n

Cook according to package directions:<\/p>\n

20 oz package cheese tortellini<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Drain.<\/p>\n

Rinse with cold water.<\/p>\n

Set aside.<\/p>\n

Season with\u00a0salt & pepper<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1 red sweet pepper, cored, thinly sliced (about 1 c)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 red onion, peeled, thinly cut (about 3\/4 c)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1 small bunch asparagus, cut in 1 1\/2″ pieces (about 1\/2 lb)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toss with:<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp basting oil<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to baking sheet, arrange in single layer.<\/p>\n

Roast 5-6 minutes. Turn.<\/p>\n

Roast 5-6 minutes more.<\/p>\n

Set aside.<\/p>\n

Season with\u00a0salt & pepper<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1 zucchini, diced into 1\/4″ pieces (about 2 c)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Toss with:<\/p>\n

1 Tbsp basting oil<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Transfer to baking sheet, arrange in single layer.<\/p>\n

Roast 5-7 minutes until tender, but not brown.<\/p>\n

Add to pepper mix.<\/p>\n

Chill 1 hour.<\/p>\n

In a small pan, on med. heat, toast:<\/p>\n

3 Tbsp pine nuts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stir until they are slightly toasted.<\/p>\n

Watch carefully!<\/p>\n

Set aside.<\/p>\n

Add to tortellini mixture:<\/p>\n

1 pint grape tomatoes, halved<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

7 oz pckg basil pesto sauce<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

1\/2 tsp tabasco sauce<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

15 basil leaves, finely sliced<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Add:<\/p>\n

toasted pine nuts<\/p>\n

veggie mixture<\/p>\n

Season with\u00a0salt & pepper<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Serve chilled.<\/p>\n

NOTES:<\/p>\n