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tortellini vegetable recipe

Cheese Tortellini with Sautéed Vegetables

A quick and healthy weeknight meal featuring cheesy tortellini and fresh sautéed vegetables in a light marinara sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 20 oz refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped (1.5 cups)
  • 2 ears corn kernels cut from cobs (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes (12 oz)
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into half moons about 1/4-inch thick (12 oz total)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (1 Tbsp)
  • 1.25 cups marinara sauce (half of a 24 oz jar)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese divided
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil to cook tortellini. Cook tortellini a minute shy of cook time according to package directions. While water is coming up to a boil, prep and cook the vegetables.
  2. In a 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add corn and sauté for 2 minutes more.
  4. Add tomatoes then sauté for 3 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic and sauté until vegetables are tender and many of the tomatoes have burst, about 6 to 8 minutes longer. (Note: During this period, it's about the right time to add the tortellini to the pot of boiling water so they finish up at the same time).
  5. Drain the tortellini, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  6. Transfer tortellini and marinara sauce to the pan with vegetables. Cook and toss until tortellini is tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. If needed, add a splash of pasta water to thin.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, the basil, and the parsley.
  8. Serve immediately, topping individual servings with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonality or availability.
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