Title: Tortellini with Garden Vegetables
Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Italian
Yield: 2 servings
8 oz Tortellini or Penne
1/2 c Fresh or Frozen Peas
2 tb Olive Oil
2 tb Parmesan Cheese; grated
1 md Carrot *
1 tb Fresh Basil or Parsley ***
1 md Zucchini; sliced thin
Fresh Ground Pepper To taste
Ripe Tomato **
* Peeled and thinly sliced ** Cored, peeled and chopped *** Minced OR use
1/2 tsp each.
In a large saucepan bring 6 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and
cook 8 to 10 mins or until tender. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking liquid; drain
pasta. Meanwhile in a 12" skillet heat oil over low heat for one min. Add
the carrot and zucchini and gently saute for 5 mins stirring occasionally.
Mix in tomato and peas; cook 5 mins longer. Add the pasta, cooking liquid
and remaining ingredients. Toss to combine and heat through about one min.
Serve with additional Parmesan cheese on the side.
