Description
Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a delightful dish that brings together tender cheese tortellini and a colorful medley of sautéed seasonal vegetables. Bursting with fresh flavors, this quick and satisfying recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Enjoy the comforting combination of cheesy tortellini and vibrant veggies in every mouthful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the zucchini and bell peppers, halving the cherry tomatoes, and mincing the garlic.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the tortellini according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add zucchini and bell peppers to the skillet; cook until tender yet crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked tortellini and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg