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Easy Cheese Tortellini with Delicious Summer Veggies

Easy Cheese Tortellini with Delicious Summer Veggies

This Easy Cheese Tortellini with Delicious Summer Veggies combines tender pasta with fresh, vibrant vegetables for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 406
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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 grape tomatoes (12 oz)
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons about 1/4-inch thick (12 oz total)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
  • 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce (half of a 24 oz jar)
  • Salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese , divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • 12-inch sauté pan or deep skillet

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSodium: 803mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10g

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or cheeses as per your taste. Proper timing and layering flavors are key for optimal results.

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