Three Cheese Tortellini and Vegetable Primavera

Tortellini ai Tre Formaggi con Verdure di Primavera

About This Recipe

Lush cheeses stuffed in tempting Three Cheese Tortellini embellished on every side by fresh vegetables – an Italian masterpiece!

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

COOK TIME: 10 minutes

SERVES: 1-3

BARILLA PASTA:
Three Cheese Tortellini Three Cheese Tortellini

Ingredients

1 PACKAGE Barilla Three Cheese Tortellini
1/2 BUNCH Asparagus
1/2 CUP Scallion, White Part Only
3 TABLESPOONS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Small Zucchini, Diced, Seeded
2 Plum Tomatoes, Diced, Peeled
TO TASTE Salt
TO TASTE Black Pepper, Freshly Ground
1/2 CUP Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated

Cooking Instructions

    BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
    REMOVE     the asparagus tips and cut the remaining part into ¼ inch long pieces.
    SLICE scallions into small rings.
    SAUTÉ the scallions, zucchini and asparagus in oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
    ADD tomatoes and sauté for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    COOK Three Cheese Tortellini according to package directions. Drain and add to the vegetable sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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