Lemon Tomato Tortellini
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Ingredients
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 9 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¾ cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • Juice from half of a lemon
  • Zest from (1) lemon
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a glass bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, & salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, continue to sauté for 1 minute more.
  4. Drain the tortellini and put in a large mixing bowl. Add the tomatoes, olives, onion & garlic mix, and the dressing. Toss well and serve.
Recipe by simple-food-solutions.com at http://simple-food-solutions.com/?p=1424