Indulge in the vibrant flavors of spring with our delectable Tortellini Primavera, a symphony of fresh vegetables, tender tortellini, and a burst of herbs. This classic Italian dish is a celebration of the season's bounty, featuring crisp asparagus, tender zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes. Perfectly cooked tortellini, filled with a blend of cheeses or savory meat, adds a delightful textural contrast. Immersed in a light and flavorful broth or sauce, each bite delivers a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight or a protein-packed meal, our Tortellini Primavera recipes offer a delightful culinary journey. From the classic tomato-based sauce to a creamy pesto sauce or a light lemon-herb broth, each variation promises a unique taste experience. Discover the vibrant essence of spring in every forkful of Tortellini Primavera, a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
This is a quick pasta salad that is kicked up a notch by using tortellini instead of regular pasta. It is great for a cook-out or potluck because it doesn't include mayonnaise.
Provided by Happyschmoopies
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 4h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite and filling is warmed through, 5 to 7 minutes; drain.
- Stir cooked tortellini, tomatoes, broccoli, yellow bell pepper, Parmesan cheese, and pepperoni together in a bowl. Pour in 1 cup Italian dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. If salad looks dry, stir in an additional 1/4 cup Italian dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 762.4 calories, Carbohydrate 64.2 g, Cholesterol 92.3 mg, Fat 44.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 2160.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
This is a nice vegetarian tortellini pasta option. The Gorgonzola cheese gives it a hearty flavor, and my kids like it.
Provided by 3Beauties
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pasta Primavera Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook both kinds of tortellini in the boiling water until they float, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Cook and stir snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, green onions, garlic, and salt until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Pour vegetable mixture into the pot with the cooked tortellini and toss.
- Add cream, 1/2 the Gorgonzola cheese, butter, and pepper to the pot with the pasta mixture. Cook over medium heat until heated through and cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle remaining Gorgonzola cheese on top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 745.1 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CHEESE TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
My pasta with veggies is quick enough for a weeknight dinner with the kids but also elegant when you have a dinner party with grownups. -Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine broccoli and 1/4 cup water; microwave, covered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; drain. Repeat with asparagus and remaining water., Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. In a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth., Cut orange pepper, zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4-in.-thick strips. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add vegetable strips; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add green onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir broth mixture to combine; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Add broccoli, asparagus, tortellini, 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt; heat through, tossing gently to combine. If desired, serve with additional cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
"This pared-down dish was a family favorite when my teens were still home," recalls Tina Green in Albany, Oregon. "I could stretch it with noodles and veggies for last-minute guests. It's so tasty and easy to whip up."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 4-1/2 teaspoons oil and 4-1/2 teaspoons pesto. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature while cooking the vegetables. , In a large skillet, saute the asparagus, peppers, onion, carrot, peas, broccoli, garlic powder, salt and pepper in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Drain tortellini and return to the saucepan; add vegetable mixture., In the same skillet, cook and stir the chicken for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear. Stir in the tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, water and remaining pesto; simmer for 2 minutes. Add tortellini mixture; toss. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GARDEN TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
This is a great dish which uses delicious summer squash and zucchini from the garden. It is very easy to make and tastes wonderful.-Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute yellow squash and zucchini in oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Drain tortellini; transfer to a large bowl. Add the squash mixture, tomatoes, onions and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CREAMY TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
This creamy meal-in-one calls for just a few ingredients, including store-bought pasta, so it's a snap to put together. "It's a wonderful salad when zucchini and squash are in great abundance," notes Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute yellow squash and zucchini in oil for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Drain tortellini; place in a large bowl. Add the squash mixture, tomatoes, onions and pepper. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA SOUP
Years ago, I found in a magazine the idea for tortellini with peas and carrots. I added my own touch to it. -Kari George, Ellicott City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Add carrots, tortellini, peas and pepper; return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until pasta is tender. Top servings with basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
DECADENT TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
This decadent tortellini with spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes always brings compliments. Dressed up with fresh Parmesan cheese, no one even notices it's meatless! -Susie Pietrowski, Belton, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in milk; heat through. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Add spinach and Italian seasoning; heat through. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce and tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
This creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta is a real crowd pleaser. To make it even quicker, use frozen chopped vegetables instead of fresh. Serve with: A green salad and whole-grain baguette
Provided by LeslieNY3912
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 1 1/4 cups, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1.Put a large pot of water on to boil.
- 2.Meanwhile, whisk broth and flour in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth mixture to the pan, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese, tarragon (or dill or chives) and salt.
- 3.Add vegetables and tortellini to the boiling water; return the water to a simmer and cook until the vegetables and tortellini are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain; add to the pan with the sauce and stir to coat.
TORTELLINI WITH WHITE WINE PRIMAVERA
Who does not like pasta?? We love it, and especially prepared this way, yummy and good for you! COOKS NOTES: Feel free to alter quantities to suit your tastes, or what veggies are in season.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Brunch
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set a pot of the water on high heat to boil, add a pinch or two of salt (to add flavor and help the water boil faster).
- When the water begins to simmer, set a large sauté pan on med-high heat with the oil in it.
- When the water boils, add the tortellini's to the water and set the timer for 7 minutes.
- By now the oil should be ready (you'll hear little popping sounds). Add the peppers, zucchini, scallions, asparagus, and garlic to the oil and stir, evenly coating the vegetables. Sauté for about two minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté for another minute or two, or until the tomatoes are beginning to get soft.
- Add the wine and reduce until most of the wine has evaporated, leaving enough to coat the vegetables and a little extra for the pasta. Set the pan aside and cover to keep it hot.
- The timer should have gone off for the tortellini. Check it by tasting one, if it feels a little tough to chew, it needs a little more time. Strain the tortellini well, then add it to pan, stirring over low heat for about a minute to absorb some of the sauce.
- Serve in a large bowl and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese liberally over top. Garnish with the parsley sprigs, or sprinkle freshly chopped or dried parsley over and around the bowl. If you have made crustinies, placing a few around the bowl (3-4) adds a nice touch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 2276.6, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 8.5, Protein 23.3
TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)
From the American Diabetes Assn. Posted for safe-keeping. Dietitian's tip: the color of a meal can usually reveal the quality of its nutrients.
Provided by Treewoman
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 7 cups, 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add 1 T olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, green pepper, red pepper, zucchini and squash and saute for 5-7 minutes or until peppers begin to soften.
- Add cooked tortellini to skillet and saute another 2 minutes. Drizzle 1 T olive oil over entire mixture and sprinkle with garlic salt. Toss well to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.6, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 234.2, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.3
CHICKEN TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA
A creamy tortellini and vegetable pasta which is a real crowd pleaser. Serve with salad and garlic bread for a great meal.
Provided by Anita Hoffman
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat olive oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- 2. Place bell peppers and onion in same skillet; cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add chicken, sauce and peas. Cook for 5 minutes to heat through,
- 3. Serve over tortellini.
Tips:
- Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Cooking Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to the package instructions. Do not overcook, as it can become mushy.
- Vegetables: Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking. Sautéing vegetables over medium-high heat helps retain their vibrant color and crispness.
- Sauce: Use a light sauce to allow the flavors of the vegetables and tortellini to shine through.
- Garnish: Add a sprinkle of freshly chopped herbs or grated Parmesan cheese before serving for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Conclusion:
Tortellini primavera is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With its combination of fresh vegetables, tender tortellini, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, tortellini primavera is a great choice. So next time you're craving a tasty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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