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cheese tortellini

Cheese Tortellini with Sautéed Vegetables

A delightful and easy tortellini recipe featuring cheesy tortellini tossed with fresh summer vegetables in a flavorful marinara sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 20 ounces refrigerated three cheese tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 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 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
  • 1.25 cups marinara sauce (half of a 24 oz jar)
  • 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 the package directions. While the water is coming to a boil, prep and cook the vegetables.
  2. In a 12-inch sauté pan or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the corn and sauté for 2 minutes more.
  4. Add the tomatoes and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the 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 cooking at the same time).
  5. Drain the tortellini, reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  6. Transfer the tortellini and marinara sauce to the pan with the vegetables. Cook and toss until the 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 of parmesan cheese, the basil, and the parsley.
  8. Serve immediately, topping individual servings with the remaining 1/4 cup of 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 fantastic as is, but you can also add cooked Italian sausage for extra protein. It’s a great way to use up fresh summer produce!
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