Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This easy recipe combines tender three cheese tortellini with an array of fresh, sautéed vegetables, all enveloped in a light herby marinara sauce. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also customizable, making it an ideal choice for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. Enjoy it warm as a comforting main course or chilled as a refreshing pasta salad for lunch. With its colorful presentation and nutritious ingredients, this dish is sure to be a favorite at any table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Fresh basil and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
- In a sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onion for 3 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes before adding zucchini and garlic; sauté until veggies are tender.
- Combine cooked tortellini with the sautéed veggies and marinara sauce. Toss to combine and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg