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Tortellini with Zucchini
and fresh tomato sauce

Active: 35 min Total: 35 min
Fresh chopped tomatoes and basil stand in for cooked sauce in this warm pasta dish that is light and super seasonal.
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4
Tortellini with Fresh Tomatoes:
  • Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
  • Pasta, uncooked tortellini - 12 oz
  • Zucchini - 12 oz , diced
  • Tomatoes, roma - 12 oz , chopped
  • Basil - 8 leaves , chiffonade
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Italian seasoning - 1 tsp
  • Oil, olive - 2 Tbsp
  • Vinegar, balsamic - 1 Tbsp
  • Cheese, Parmesan - 2 oz , grated

Prep

  1. Garlic - Chop garlic. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Pasta - Cook pasta according to package directions. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  3. Zucchini / Tomatoes - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  4. Basil - Chiffonade basil.

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Make

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then zucchini. Saute zucchini until very tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and Italian seasoning and saute for 1 minute more.
  3. Add pasta to pan and continue cooking until pasta is warmed through.
  4. Remove pan from heat and stir in fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and vinegar.
  5. Season pasta with some salt and pepper.
  6. Grate cheese over pasta. Enjoy!

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