Description
Tortellini with Summer Veggies is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that showcases the best of seasonal produce. Tender cheese tortellini are tossed with vibrant zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all coated in a fragrant olive oil dressing with Italian seasoning. This colorful recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced zucchini and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Add cherry tomatoes to the skillet, stirring gently for another 2 minutes until softened.
- Combine the cooked tortellini with the sautéed veggies in the skillet. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Serve hot on plates or in bowls, drizzling with extra olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg