---------------------------------MAIN DISH--------------------------------7 oz Pesto tortellini (1 box) 2 tb Olive oil half c Slivered or whole blanched -almonds 0.75 lb Shrimp; peeled and deveined 1 Garlic clove; minced 1 c Halved cherry tomatoes Prepare pesto sauce by processing spinach, cheese, quarter c. almonds, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and one third c. olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth. Cook tortellini in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water, for about 25 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.
In a medium frying pan over medium heat, saute almonds in 2 tb. oil until golden. Remove with slotted spoon; drain. Add shrimp and garlic to pan; saute until shrimp are cooked. Remove from pan. Add cherry tomatoes to pan. Saute for 1 minute. Remove from pan. Add pesto sauce to pan; heat through. Combine tortellini and all cooked ingredients with the pesto sauce in a large bowl. Toss to blend; serve immediately. On back of 7 oz. box Amore brand cheese tortellini. From Liberty Richter, Carlstadt, NJ 07072.