Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies, a delightful dish that perfectly marries rich cheese-filled pasta with fresh seasonal produce. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Featuring a medley of colorful zucchini, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, every bite is bursting with flavor. The addition of herbed marinara sauce elevates the dish, while a sprinkle of parmesan and fresh herbs brings it all together. Serve this versatile meal as a main course or side dish, and enjoy the comforting flavors that appeal 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 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
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini in a large pot of salted water until al dente (about one minute shy of package instructions). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until they begin to burst (around 3 minutes).
- Incorporate zucchini and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender (approximately another 6 to 8 minutes).
- Combine the drained tortellini with the sautéed veggies and marinara sauce in the pan. Toss gently over low heat for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix in half of the parmesan cheese along with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg