Cheese Tortellini With Summer Veggies Food

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SUMMER VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil to cook tortellini, cook tortellini a minute shy of cook time according to directions on package. While water is coming up to a boil it's a good time to prep and cook the vegetables.
• In a 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add corn and saute 2 minutes more.
• Add tomatoes then saute 3 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic and saute until veggies are tender and many of the tomatoes have burst, about 6 to 8 minutes longer (note that during this period it's about the right time to add the tortellini to pot of boiling water so they finish up at the same time).
• Drain the tortellini while reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
• Transfer tortellini and the marinara sauce to the pan with veggies. Cook and toss until tortellini is tender about 1 to 2 minutes. If needed add a splash of pasta water to thin.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan, the basil and the parsley.
• Serve right away topping individual servings with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.

THREE CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SUMMER SQUASH & FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; keep warm.
• Melt butter in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until sizzling. Add onions and garlic. Sauté 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Add zucchini, squash, salt, and dried parsley. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are lightly browned and crisply tender. Add cooked tortellini. Toss together until combined.
• Place into serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.

TORTELLINI WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook tortellini in boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a saute pan or medium sized pan and add onion. Cook until translucent than add garlic, peppers, basil, and beans. Continue cooking until peppers become slightly soft.
• Toss the vegetable mixture with the drained tortellini, toss well, top with parmesan cheese and serve.