Description
A delightful recipe for tortellini tossed with fresh summer vegetables, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 medium yellow squash, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by boiling a large pot of salted water. Once boiling, add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions until they reach an al dente texture. Drain the tortellini and set aside.
- In a spacious skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Introduce the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Next, add the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until the tomatoes start to release their juices.
- Combine the drained tortellini with the sautéed vegetables, then sprinkle in the dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Gently toss everything together until well mixed and heated through.
- Take the skillet off the heat and generously sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mixture. Toss lightly to ensure the cheese melts and coats the tortellini and veggies.
- Serve immediately, adding fresh basil leaves on top for an extra burst of flavor if you like.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables with your favorites.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg