Ingredients
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- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnishing
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add zucchini and bell pepper, sautéing until tender but still crisp.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another minute until slightly softened.
- Toss the cooked tortellini with the sautéed vegetables.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute regular tortellini with gluten-free tortellini. You can also add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg