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Spinach and Cheese Tortellini Primavera

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 package of spinach and cheese tortellini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil more for drizzling
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • ½ cup of broccoli florets
  • ½ orange bell pepper chopped
  • 5 spears of asparagus woody ends removed, cut into thirds
  • ½ a zucchini diced
  • ½ a yellow squash diced
  • Handful of grape tomatoes
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese more if desired
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat.  Cook the tortellini per instructions; drain, reserving ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the broccoli florets and onions and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes.  
  3. Add the remaining vegetables and cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes; add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 1 minute. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  4. Toss the cooked and drained pasta in with the veggies, add a drizzle of olive oil to taste, toss in the Parmesan cheese and parsley, and add some pasta cooking water as needed.  Taste and re-season if needed.
  5. Serve immediately.  Enjoy.