Cheese-Stuffed Tortellini with Summer Vegetables
A vibrant and easy summer pasta dish featuring cheese-stuffed tortellini and a rainbow of sautéed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cheese-stuffed tortellini
- Zucchini
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bell peppers
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Fresh basil
- Grated Parmesan
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add diced zucchini, bell peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until tender.
- Combine the drained tortellini with the sautéed vegetables in the skillet, tossing to mix.
- Season with salt and pepper, then fold in chopped basil and grated Parmesan.
- Serve warm with garlic bread or salad on the side.
Notes
Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein. You can substitute fresh basil with dried basil, using half the amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg