Description
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer. This easy-to-make recipe features tender cheese-filled tortellini tossed with fresh, sautéed vegetables like zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, all brought together with a herby marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish not only bursts with flavor but also showcases seasonal produce at its best. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 ears corn, kernels removed
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of lightly salted water; cook tortellini according to package directions, stopping one minute short.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in grape tomatoes; sauté until they begin to burst. Add zucchini and garlic; cook until all vegetables are tender.
- Drain tortellini (reserve some pasta water) and add to the vegetable mixture along with marinara sauce; toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper; garnish with parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg