Best 4 Cheese Tortellini With Tomatoes And Corn Recipes

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH SUMMER VEGGIES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil to cook tortellini, cook tortellini a minute shy of cook time according to directions on package. While water is coming up to a boil it's a good time to prep and cook the vegetables.
• In a 12-inch saute pan or deep skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add corn and saute 2 minutes more.
• Add tomatoes then saute 3 minutes. Add zucchini and garlic and saute until veggies are tender and many of the tomatoes have burst, about 6 to 8 minutes longer (note that during this period it's about the right time to add the tortellini to pot of boiling water so they finish up at the same time).
• Drain the tortellini while reserving about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
• Transfer tortellini and the marinara sauce to the pan with veggies. Cook and toss until tortellini is tender about 1 to 2 minutes. If needed add a splash of pasta water to thin.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss in 1/4 cup parmesan, the basil and the parsley.
• Serve right away topping individual servings with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.

HEARTY CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. , Prepare tortellini according to package directions; stir into meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CORN

Steps:

• Boil the tortellini until done. Drain, then rinse in cold water and drain again well.
• Mix tortellini with corn and lemon peel.
• Beat lemon juice and olive oil together, pour over the tortellini and toss gently.
• Add basil, tomato pulp, sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate briefly before serving.

SKILLET TORTELLINI WITH CORN AND CRISPY ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Place the bacon, 4 of the rosemary sprigs and 1 tablespoon butter in a large (at least 12-inch) nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Set over medium-high. When sizzling, cook, stirring often, until the bacon is golden and the rosemary is crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon or fish spatula to transfer the bacon and rosemary to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Drain all but about 1/4 cup bacon fat from the skillet and add the tortellini, arranging it in a single layer. Set over medium heat and cook, without stirring, until browned underneath, 2 to 4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, the remaining rosemary sprig, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Cover with a lid or baking sheet and cook until the pasta is tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the corn kernels, corn milk and remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir until the butter melts and glazes the pasta and the corn is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide pasta among 4 plates or bowls, then top with the bacon. Crumble the fried rosemary needles over the plates by rubbing them between your fingers. Eat right away.