Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies, a perfect dish to savor during sunny days. This vibrant recipe combines tender, cheese-filled tortellini with an array of fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, all enveloped in a fragrant herby marinara sauce. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also versatile enough for family dinners, potlucks, or as a light weeknight meal. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, this dish beautifully captures the essence of summer dining.
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
- Fresh basil and parsley
Instructions
- 1. Boil the tortellini in lightly salted water until one minute shy of package instructions.
- 2. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add onion, cooking until softened.
- 3. Stir in corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- 4. Drain tortellini (reserving some pasta water) and add to the pan with marinara sauce. Toss to combine.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper; serve topped with parmesan and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg