Tortellini Temptation

(serves two)

Tortellini

4 oz of Barilla or American Beauty tortellini (found in the pasta section)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp pesto

Salad Ingredients

4 oz of fresh spinach leaves

½ cup gorgonzola crumbles

½ cup raisins

1 lb cherry or grape tomatoes

¼ cup carmelized ‘Almond Accents’ shaved almonds

2 cups red grapes

1 chopped pair

Directions: Boil saucepan of water. Follow directions on tortellini packet or boil tortellini for 10-15 minutes (al-dente) stirring occasionally. While pasta is cooking, combine salad ingredients in a bowl. Warm oil in skillet a few minutes before pasta is done. When pasta is done, drain and immediately place in skillet with pesto. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Pour pasta mixture into salad and mix, warming spinach. Serve and enjoy!