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Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies

Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies: A Fresh and Easy Delight

Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies is a quick and vibrant dish, celebrating the flavors of summer with fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tortellini
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini fresh or frozen works beautifully
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Squash diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 medium Orange Bell Pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Pine Nuts optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Colander
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing the zucchini and yellow squash into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red and orange bell peppers into strips, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion thinly. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh basil and parsley.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, carefully add the cheese tortellini and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until they float to the surface, signaling they're perfectly tender. Drain the tortellini in a colander and set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and pour in olive oil. Add the sliced red onion, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Introduce the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute, until fragrant. Stir in the bell peppers and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Toss in the diced zucchini and yellow squash, sautéing for another 5 to 7 minutes until tender yet retain a slight crunch. Finally, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, seasoning with salt, black pepper, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes.
  5. Gently fold in the cooked tortellini using a spatula to combine everything evenly. Drizzle lemon juice over the mixture, adding fresh herbs—basil and parsley—and tossing them lightly until coated.
  6. Taste the Cheese Tortellini Summer Veggies and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm or cold, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and optional toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easily adaptable to cater to your cravings—consider mixing in pesto or spicy sausage for added flavor.

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