Cheese Tortellini with Summer Vegetables

Cheese Tortellini with Summer Vegetables
Easy pasta dish to serve warm or cold. Fresh corn and tomatoes make this dish irresistible!
Cheese Tortellini with Summer Vegetables

Ingredients

  1. Frozen cheese tortellini 19 oz package
  2. Fresh or frozen corn 1 cup
  3. Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 cups
  4. Green onions, 1 cup chopped 1 bunch
  5. Minced fresh basil or 1 Tbsp dried basil 2 Tbsp
  6. Grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (1 oz)
  7. Olive oil 1 Tbsp
  8. Minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder) 1 Tbsp
  9. Black pepper 1⁄4 tsp
Prep Time
30 minutes
Servings
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4): 393 calories; 12 g fat; 3.5 g saturated fat; 60 g carbohydrates; 14 g protein; 5 g fiber; 20 mg cholesterol; 534 mg sodium; 200 mg calcium

Directions

  1. Cook cheese tortellini according to package directions and drain.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add corn, tomatoes, and basil; cook for 2-3 additional minutes.
  4. Add drained tortellini to vegetables and toss gently to coat.
  5. Add black pepper and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  6. Serve warm or cold.

Cook's notes

Add about 1-2 cups of diced, cooked chicken and 1 Tbsp additional olive oil for a heartier dish.