Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh tortellini with cheese
  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 c. frozen, thawed French-cut green beans
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 Tbsp. dried
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper

Method

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini until just tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Drain well.
  • Return pasta to pot. Stir in vinegar, oil and all remaining ingredients.
  • Mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Serve immediately on assorted lettuce leaves or refrigerate and serve chilled.