Tortellini with cherry tomatoes and basil pesto

Prepare the ingredients. This is what awaits you on the plate – fresh tortellini with pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes and cured ham, prepare the ingredients in advance so the work goes smoothly 🍝🔥

Cook the tortellini. Cook the tortellini in salted water according to the package instructions, then drain them.

Prepare the tomatoes. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

Prepare the mozzarella and ham. Tear the mozzarella into smaller pieces by hand and cut or tear the cured ham into smaller pieces.

Mix with the pesto. Place the cooked tortellini in a bowl, add the pesto and, if needed, a little pasta cooking water to make them juicier, and mix.

Finish. Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and ham and gently toss to combine the ingredients.

Serve. Serve immediately 🍽️✨