“Very healthy, really yummy, and it really fills you up and gives you plenty of energy.”

If you can stir ingredients, than you can make this basic tortellini spinach salad recipe by The Simple Cooking Channel.

THE RECIPE

2 Cups of Cheese & Spinach Tortellini
12-18 Cherry tomatoes
1 Cup of baby spinach
12 Sliced black olives
1/4 Cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/2 Cup Italian style dressing
Salt & Pepper to season

Boil water in medium to large saucepan. Add tortellini and boil for about 10 minutes or until soft. Strain tortellini, then pour cold water over it for 15 to 20 seconds.

Pour tortellini into a large pasta bowl, then add tomatoes, baby spinach, olives, Parmesan cheese. Toss, then sprinkle with Italian dressing 100 ml and season with salt and pepper. Give it one more toss, then serve.

THE PROS

True to the channel’s name, this recipe is incredibly simple.

THE CONS

More advanced chefs may not feel challenged enough.

THE TAKEAWAY

Easy and healthy tortellini salad suitable for any cooking ability.

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