Description
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a vibrant and satisfying dish featuring rich cheese-filled tortellini, sautéed fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, corn, and tomatoes, all tossed in a herby marinara sauce. It’s quick, easy, and the perfect way to enjoy the best of summer’s produce!
Ingredients
20 oz. refrigerated three cheese tortellini
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs (about 2 cups)
2 cups grape tomatoes
2 medium zucchinis (about 12 oz total), sliced into half moons, about ¼-inch thick
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbsp)
1 ¼ cups marinara sauce (half of a 24 oz jar)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package directions, stopping one minute shy of the full cooking time. While the water is heating, start preparing the vegetables.
- In a 12-inch sauté pan or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the corn and sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add the grape tomatoes and cook for 3 more minutes. Add the zucchini and minced garlic, then continue sautéing until the veggies are tender and many of the tomatoes have burst, about 6-8 minutes. While the vegetables cook, check the tortellini. Once ready, drain it, reserving about ¼ cup of pasta water.
- Transfer the drained tortellini and marinara sauce to the sauté pan with the cooked veggies. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the tortellini is tender and coated with sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and parsley. Serve immediately, topped with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage for extra protein.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers, eggplant, or spinach.
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free tortellini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
