Tortellini and Artichokes in Walnut Sauce

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Tortellini and Artichokes in Walnut Sauce

A Wilde Original

Have ten minutes to make dinner?  Throw some pasta in a pot and a few ingredients in the food processor.  Toss to combine and you've got dinner!  Toasting the walnuts will take a few extra minutes, but it's totally worth it in the flavor department.

1 10 ounce package cheese tortellini
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 can artichoke hearts in water, drained
1 cup cooked chicken (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add walnuts.  Toast walnuts for 4-5 minutes, tossing and stirring often.  Combine walnuts, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor, pulse to combine.  Toss pasta, artichoke hearts and chicken (if using) with pasta sauce.  Top with chopped parsley.