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    Foody Schmoody Blog Recipes For Everyone » Main Course / Meals » Lightened Up Recipes

    Published: Aug 13, 2018 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by foodyschmoody ·

    Tortellini Primavera

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     Tortellini Primavera - A veggie packed meal made quickly using refrigerated tortellini.
     
     

    Update - My Tortellini Primavera was so good that Taste of Home Magazine decided to publish it!  Want to see for yourself, click here.

    tortellini primavera spoon in pan

    This recipe was originally published on 1/20/2014 but was updated with new photos on 8/13/2018.  Can you tell which photos are old and which are new?  J/K it's totally obvious.

    tortellini primavera in pan
    I didn't have asparagus on hand when I re-made this meal. So as I mention later in the post, adjust this dish for whatever veggies you have on hand.
     
    It's so easy to fall into the comfort of creamy baked casseroles (Chicken Noodle Casserole) this time of year.  The combination of the cold weather and being stuck in the house makes the perfect excuse to eat heavy, calorie laden dishes.  Of course even though I am the biggest offender this, I decided if I serve at least one meatless meal that is packed full of veggies, I can feel a little less guilty when I binge on macaroni and cheese later in the week.  So, today I declare Meatless Monday!
            
     
    Tortellini Primavera by Foody Schmoody
    Tortellini Primavera by Foody Schmoody

    For vegetables I chose broccoli, yellow & orange bell pepper, zucchini, asparagus and yellow squash (new photos are minus asparagus and with only one color pepper).  You can switch up some of the vegetables to suit your taste.  A few options I think would go well are mushrooms, grape tomatoes, carrots and snap peas.  If you don't want to have a meatless meal you could also throw in some pre-cooked chicken, but I have to say, this meal is filling.  Trust me on this, my husband didn't even as me where the meat was, and that is impressive!

    Tortellini Primavera in bowl

    To make this a true vegetarian meal just substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

    Tortellini Primavera
     
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    tortellini in bowl
     
     

    Tortellini Primavera Notes:

    • use vegetable broth to make meal vegetarian
    • if you prefer not use a microwave, add the broccoli and asparagus to pan with other veggies but add a few minutes to the cook time
    • use any color sweet/bell pepper
    • add cooked diced chicken if you prefer a meatier meal
     

    tortellini primavera spoon on side

    Tortellini Primavera

    foodyschmoody
    Fresh veggies and refrigerated tortellini come together to create a satisfying meal.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 T butter
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 large crown of broccoli cut into florets
    • 8-10 asparagus spears
    • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper cut into strips
    • 1 zucchini cut into strips
    • 1 yellow squash cut into strips
    • 3 scallions chopped
    • 1 package cheese tortellini family size, refrigerated
    • 10 oz chicken broth or vegetable broth
    • 2 T flour
    • salt
    • pepper
    • ½ C Parmesan cheese freshly grated + more for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Steam broccoli in microwave (Place florets with ¼ C water in micro-steamer or plastic bowl covered with plastic wrap, cook 2 minutes and drain).  Set aside.  Do the same with asparagus except reduce water to 2 T.  Set aside. (see notes for alternate instruction)
    • Bring large pot of water to boil.  Salt the water well, add tortellini and cook 8 minutes, drain.
    • In the meantime, add 3 T butter to a large, high sided saute pan over medium heat.  Once butter is melted add garlic, zucchini, yellow squash and scallions.  Cook, stirring often, 4-5 minutes.
    • Whisk together broth and flour.  Add to vegetables and bring just to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.  Stir often.  Add broccoli & asparagus.  Add ½ C parmesan cheese. Continue to simmer 5 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.
    • Add tortellini to vegetables and sauce mixture.  Stir together, taste for seasoning, adding salt and/or pepper as needed.
    • Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

    Notes

    If you prefer to not use a microwave, you can just add the broccoli and/or asparagus with the other veggies and add a few minutes to the cooking time.  This will result in a crisper veggie.
    Keyword meatlessmonday, pasta, tortellini, vegetarian
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
     
     
     
    Tortellini Primavera
                                 

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    1. Mimi says

      August 19, 2018 at 1:58 pm

      This is a really nice dish! Why are tortellini so much fun?!! And the primavera part is perfect for summer.

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