Description
This Summer Tortellini Skillet is a quick and colorful vegetarian dish featuring cheese tortellini, fresh zucchini, corn, cherry tomatoes, and basil, all cooked in one skillet for an easy, delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into half moons
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 (10-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly browned and tender, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and corn, and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- Add the tortellini and water. Stir to combine, then cover and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini is cooked through and the water is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the butter, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. Cook for 1–2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Garnish with more Parmesan and basil before serving.
Notes
- You can use frozen tortellini; just cook a few minutes longer as needed.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Use yellow squash instead of zucchini for variety.
- Great for using up summer vegetables from the garden or market.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
