Description
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a vibrant, delicious dish that perfectly encapsulates the flavors of summer. This easy tortellini recipe combines rich, cheesy pasta with fresh sautéed zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, all simmered in a herby marinara sauce. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or seeking a quick weeknight dinner, this dish delivers a delightful medley of flavors and bright colors that will please everyone at the table.
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 (divided)
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add corn and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
- Mix in zucchini and minced garlic; cook until tender and tomatoes burst (about 6 to 8 minutes).
- Combine the drained tortellini and marinara sauce into the vegetable mixture, tossing until heated through. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss in half of the parmesan cheese along with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 20mg