2tablespoonsbasilthinly sliced plus extra for garnish
Balsamic glazefor drizzling
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
1 ½tablespoonsred wine vinegar
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
1clovegarlicminced
Salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
Instructions
Cook the tortellini in your pressure cooker following the package instructions. Keep an eye for that valve hiss—it means your cooker’s working right.
Once cooking finishes, perform a slow release of the steam. This helps keep the tortellini tender but not mushy.
Drain the tortellini and rinse it under cold water to stop it from cooking further and keep its nice texture.
In a large bowl, toss together the cooked tortellini, fresh mozzarella pearls, and halved grape tomatoes. You’ll wanna be gentle so the cheese doesn’t squish too much.
Add your thinly sliced basil to keep that herbal freshness shining through each bite.
Pour in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and sprinkle the Italian seasoning over everything. The oil helps coat the pasta while the vinegar adds zing.
Stir in the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Taste as you go so you get it just right.
Finish off by drizzling the balsamic glaze on top and garnish with a few more basil leaves to impress anyone lucky enough to dig in.
Notes
If you cannot find mozzarella pearls, any piece of fresh mozzarella can be cut into bite-sized pieces. Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the grape tomatoes, if preferred.