Summer Garden Tortellini
Bright, fresh, and bursting with seasonal flavors, Summer Garden Tortellini is a vibrant, quick-to-make dish that perfectly captures the essence of sunny days. Featuring tender cheese tortellini tossed with sautéed zucchini, yellow bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-packed baby spinach, this recipe is elevated with a zesty homemade lemon-basil dressing and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate easy weeknight meal or a stunning pasta salad for summer picnics and gatherings. Whether served warm or chilled, this colorful dish will be a hit at your table, celebrating the best of garden-fresh ingredients. Perfect for vegetarian meal prep or as a light yet satisfying entrée!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 Yellow bell pepper
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.5 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the tortellini cooks, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the zucchini and yellow bell pepper into small pieces, and roughly chop the baby spinach.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced zucchini and yellow bell pepper and sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until tender.
Turn off the heat and toss the sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach into the skillet. Stir to combine.
Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and pour the lemon-basil dressing over the top. Gently toss to coat the pasta and vegetables evenly.
Fold in the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. This dish can also be enjoyed chilled as a pasta salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1408 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.8 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 68.4 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1022 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1162 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
