Carrot Top Pesto Tortellini Salad | Share the Pasta

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup carrot top greens
• 1/4 cup basil leaves
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup-1/3 cup olive oil
• 8 oz fresh whole wheat tortellini
• 3-4 small carrots (sliced into coins)
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 1/2 cup baby spinach (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes