Description
Tortellini Summer Veggies Plate is a vibrant celebration of seasonal ingredients, combining tender cheese-filled tortellini with sautéed zucchini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers. Drizzled with fragrant olive oil and garnished with fresh basil, this dish is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it offers an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for the ultimate culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell peppers and zucchini; sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook an additional 3 minutes until tomatoes burst.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini with the sautéed vegetables until evenly combined.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg