Description
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This delightful recipe features tender cheese tortellini paired with fresh, sautéed vegetables like zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, all enveloped in a fragrant herby marinara sauce. Perfect for warm evenings, this versatile dish can be served as a main course or alongside grilled meats at family gatherings or potlucks. With its quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Bright, colorful, and packed with flavor, this recipe is guaranteed to become a summertime favorite for both kids and adults!
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
- 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (divided)
- Fresh basil and parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini in salted water for one minute less than package directions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté onion until translucent.
- Add corn kernels; sauté for another two minutes.
- Incorporate grape tomatoes; cook until softened.
- Stir in zucchini and garlic; sauté until veggies are tender.
- Drain tortellini (reserve some pasta water) and add to skillet with marinara sauce.
- Toss gently to combine; adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper; mix in parmesan cheese and herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg