Once we opened Villa Via Sacra, our mission house in Barga Italy, it
took no time for warm friendships to spring up between our Community
family and the locals. Their interest in Gregorian chant resulted in
weekly gatherings at the villa where, over foaming mugs of Cappuccino
and crunchy biscotti, together we studied studied Latin neums and
learned how to sing authentic Gregorian chant. In return the local
women invited the sisters into their kitchens where they
generously shared their own secrets to preparing authentic Tuscan
food.

Since then our menus at the Convent, Bethany retreat house and
Paraclete retreat house definitely reflect our close association
with the life in Barga. This summery salad, although it involves
little cooking, incorporates many of the typical Tuscan flavors and is generously flavored with many of the seasonings regularly used there.

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Tuscan Tortellini Salad

SERVINGS 6People CHANGE SERVING SIZE People

COOK TIME 10-11minutes

PREP TIME 10minutes

READY IN 20-21 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. tortellini cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• kosher salt
• black pepper fresh ground
• 3/4 cup proscuitto chopped, or pepperoni
• 1/2 cup baby spinach
• 1/2 pint tomato(es) cherry
• 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and transfer to large serving bowl.
2. Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
3. To bowl, add prosciutto, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and dressing and toss until well combined.
4. Garnish with Parmesan.