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Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies


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  • Author: Klara Henschel,
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cheese tortellini tossed with fresh summer vegetables like zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and onions in a rich herby marinara sauce. A quick and easy summer pasta dish full of flavor.


Ingredients

  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/4 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • Salt & black pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain and reserve pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Sauté onion, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and garlic until tender.
  4. Add marinara sauce and stir to combine.
  5. Add cooked tortellini and toss well.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stir in half the parmesan, basil, and parsley.
  8. Serve topped with remaining parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Add a splash of pasta water if sauce becomes too thick.
  • Best served fresh and hot.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American