Creamy Pesto Rosso Tortellini With Fresh Rucola
A satisfying meal prep dish featuring spinach and ricotta tortellini in a light creamy tomato pesto sauce, finished with fresh rucola and cherry tomatoes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a pot of lightly salted water…
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Bring a pot of lightly salted water…
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
Look for: al dente
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Combine the cooking cream and pesto rosso…
In a small saucepan, combine the cooking cream and pesto rosso over low heat, stirring until the sauce is warmed through and well combined.
Look for: the sauce is warmed through and well combined
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Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice or…
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice or tear the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
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Toss the cooked tortellini with the creamy…
Toss the cooked tortellini with the creamy pesto sauce until every piece is evenly coated.
Look for: every piece is evenly coated
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Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and…
Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
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Place the rucola in a serving bowl…
Place the rucola in a serving bowl or meal-prep container and top with the warm pasta mixture. The residual heat will slightly wilt the rucola.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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