Lunch

Caprese Tortellini Box

Cheese tortellini tossed with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

14 min total3 servingsMedium budgetNeeds stovetop
VegetarianFridge FriendlyLunchbox FriendlyTexture: SoftTexture: Chunky

Ingredients

  • 250 g cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup basil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Substitutions

  • Use ravioli or plain pasta if tortellini is unavailable.
  • Swap mozzarella for feta or diced cheddar.

Steps

  1. Cook the tortellini according to the package, then drain and cool slightly.
  2. Toss with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
  3. Pack chilled for lunch or eat slightly warm.

Storage and reheating

Storage: Keeps 2 days in the fridge.

Reheating: Best cold or at room temperature.

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