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Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies

Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies: 8 Flavorful Secrets


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  • Author: hanan
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious cheese tortellini dish packed with fresh summer vegetables.


Ingredients

  • 20 oz. refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups (12 oz) grape tomatoes
  • 2 medium (12 oz total) zucchini, sliced into half moons about 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp)
  • 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce (half of a 24 oz jar)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil to cook tortellini, cook tortellini a minute shy of cook time according to directions on package.
  2. In a 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and saute 3 minutes.
  4. Add corn and saute 2 minutes more.
  5. Add tomatoes then saute 3 minutes.
  6. Add zucchini and garlic and saute until veggies are tender and many of the tomatoes have burst, about 6 to 8 minutes longer.
  7. Drain the tortellini while reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  8. Transfer tortellini and the marinara sauce to the pan with veggies. Cook and toss until tortellini is tender about 1 to 2 minutes. If needed add a splash of pasta water to thin.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan, the basil and the parsley.
  10. Serve right away topping individual servings with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.

Notes

  • This dish is best served immediately.
  • You can customize the vegetables based on what you have available.
  • For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg