Skinny Creamy Pesto Tortellini

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I just got home from the store and I learned two things which I think we should jump right into a talk about. Don’t worry, we will still talk about this skinny creamy pesto tortellini and why it’s not only totally delicious, but you’re going to be writing me thank you letters too. Well, you probably wont, but I do love a good thank you note. Anyway, let’s talk Walmart.

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I don’t love Walmart. That’s my nice way of saying that I don’t like it. I am not a grocery snob, I wish I was as I truly do think that some stores flat out carry ten times better food, but I refuse to spend $1k a month on groceries (uh yes, I literally could do that). I don’t like the big W because it’s always dirty, it’s always so crowded that checking out makes me want to pull my own limbs off, there’s never a soul around who can help with anything, it’s dirty (oh, I already said that… just pointing it out again) and most importantly to me, the produce and meat are the worst. No, really. If you’ve been buying your meat there I guarantee you’ll notice a difference in quality going elsewhere and if you shop the sales you can pay the same price.

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Ok, so we know how I feel about it, but I still go occasionally because they have everything in one place (we needed hangers and milk). So, I was leaving the store and a grandpa (cutest little guy ever) and his granddaughter were also walking out and the little girl ran over and opened the door to what must have been her mom’s car. Holy. Hannah. What happens next has me about in tears as I write this.

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This woman started screaming at the little girl. I mean, out loud, top of her lungs, sounding like a crazy person, screaming at her and not only was it to hurry up but also things like, “I can’t stand how slow you are and I didn’t want to deal with you today already! Get out of my car!! I am so tired of you.” Now note, we all have bad days and I’ve certainly yelled at my kids, but never things like that. And note number two, this little girl not only had not said anything but she had literally jumped into the car and I watched her get buckled. It’s not humanly possible to go any faster than she did.

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I seriously wanted to go give that woman a piece of my mind, but more importantly I wanted to grab that little girl and bring her home with me. My 7 year old was with me and she was so shaken up. She kept asking why that woman was saying those things and asking what we should do. So friends, what should I have done? Should I have called the police and given them the license plate? She didn’t touch her at all, but isn’t verbal abuse even worse? I have been sick about it this whole time and I just hate thinking about that poor little girl. This world stinks. I’m over it. Something has got to change and in the meantime, I’m making dinner to take to someone because after that experience I feel like I owe it to someone to do something kind.

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So here’s what I’m making. I made it last week and the husband loved it so much he had 4 helpings and then I told him how incredibly low-cal it is compared to a normal cream sauce and he got up and kissed me. It’s just spinach and cheese tortellini with lean sausage, and an almond milk pesto sauce that literally tastes like a normal cream sauce. Don’t worry, I would roll my eyes at me too as I hate when people say that and then it actually tastes like something I stepped in, but it really does taste like a normal cream sauce. The surprise is that compared to heavy cream which is a whopping 50 calories in a tablespoon, almond milk is 35 in an entire cup! Booyah!!!So friends, seriously let’s pray for all those sweet children tonight and maybe make this for your family to show them you care.

What Is Pesto?

Pesto consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, Parmigiano-Reggiano, a hard, dry cheese made from skimmed or partially skimmed cow’s milk, and pecorino sardo, a firm cheese which is made from sheep milk, all blended with olive oil.

What is Pesto Used For?

It is most commonly used to top cooked pasta.

Pesto can be so much more than a pasta sauce.

Pesto can be used as a spread, a salad dressing, sauce or garnish, filling, topping for pizza, or an accompaniment for breakfast eggs and meats.

Can You Eat Tortellini Cold?

You can eat tortellini cold, you can eat them hot.

You can eat them with sauces or just butter and or sour cream.

You can just put a little oil on them and add vegetables, or wild greens, or nothing at all and they are still full of flavor.