Tortellini Vegetable Toss
Here’s a meatless one-dish meal that uses convenience products for speed but has a fresh taste.
Prep Time:
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 12 ounces fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables with broccoli
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon refrigerated minced garlic
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, optional
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
Bring 2 quarts water and bouillon granules to a boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta. Cook for 4 minutes.
Add mixed vegetables to pasta mixture and mix well. Cook for 6 minutes; drain, reserving 1 cup liquid.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add pasta mixture and reserved liquid.
Cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan, basil and black pepper.
Secret Tip
To dress up this dish, give it a velvety coat of cream. Add 1/3 cup heavy cream to the tortellini and vegetables as they sauté with the garlic. You'll enjoy the way the cream pairs with the garlic.
