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!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of one lemon, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Turn off the heat and toss the sautéed vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and baby spinach into the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Fold in the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. This dish can also be enjoyed chilled as a pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1017.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1729.4

Total Fat 80.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6g
Cholesterol 185.1mg	0%
Sodium 1408.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 68.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1022.3mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1162.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 43.6%