Description
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a vibrant, flavorful dish that celebrates the essence of summer. This quick and easy recipe combines rich three-cheese tortellini with fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, all enveloped in a fragrant herby marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual lunches, this dish not only brings a burst of color to your plate but also offers a delightful balance of flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a wholesome meal that will please even the pickiest eaters. With customizable options and great for meal prep, this pasta dish is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package directions but stop one minute shy.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes; then add tomatoes and sauté for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and minced garlic; cook until tender (about 6-8 minutes).
- Drain the tortellini (reserve some pasta water) and combine in the pan with sautéed veggies. Pour in marinara sauce and toss gently over heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in half of the parmesan cheese along with basil and parsley.
- Serve hot, garnished with remaining parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg