Tortellini with Chicken and Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 large bunches fresh basil (about 4 cups loosely packed leaves)
• ²/₃ cup olive oil
• ²/₃ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• + 1 more ingredients
• • Additional grated Parmesan cheese

1. Puree first 5 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to small bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto to seal. Cover; chill.) 2. Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but st...

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