Description
Tortellini Summer Veggies Plate is a vibrant, fresh dish that captures the essence of summer. Featuring creamy cheese tortellini paired with colorful vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, this meal is both delicious and effortless to prepare. Whether for a busy weeknight or a leisurely afternoon, this dish celebrates seasonal produce and offers endless customization options. Enjoy it warm or chilled for a refreshing burst of flavor any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed red and yellow), sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Boil salted water in a large pot, add tortellini, and cook for 3-5 minutes until al dente. Drain.
- Sauté the veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté zucchini and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add cherry tomatoes for the last minute.
- Combine: Mix cooked tortellini with sautéed vegetables in the skillet.
- Season: Add salt, pepper, and torn basil leaves. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chill for a refreshing dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg