1 can whole San Marzano tomatoes (about 28 ounces/800 g)
1 pound/450 g fresh handmade tortellini (we recommend Buitoni)
⅓ cup/80 ml Banging Basil Pesto plus 2 tablespoons/30 ml for garnish
2 tablespoons/30 ml aged balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon/15 ml dried Italian herbs
8 cloves garlic minced
Pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
In a large saucepan set to medium heat the oil for 1 minute.
Add garlic and salt and pepper to taste; cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add balsamic vinegar and dried herbs; cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush them into small chunks either with a potato masher or by hand; then add them to the saucepan and bring them to a slow boil.
Add pesto reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes stirring regularly.
In a large pot bring very salty water to a boil.
Boil the tortellini for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top.
Strain and plate your tortellini top with sauce and drizzled pesto add shredded cheese if desired serve and enjoy!