Tortellini & Veggie Pasta

Did you know a tasty, healthy weeknight dinner can be also easy to prepare? Add your backyard veggies, cheese & salami. Make earlier & serve later, also great for next day school lunch.

6-8 servings.

Easy Ingredients

· 1 cup + 2 tablespoons Villa Graziella Organic extra virgin olive oil, + more for tossing

· ½ cup Villa Graziella Organic Condiemnto Bianco-White balsamic condiment

· 1 teaspoon Villa Graziella Organic Tuscan herb seasoning blend for veggies + more to taste

· 1–20-ounce package of fresh tortellini pasta; tricolor or plain

· 1 ½ cups fresh cherry or grape tomatoes, (if possible organic) washed, dried, and halved

· 1 fresh zucchini washed, dried and diced

· 1 orange, red, or yellow pepper washed, dried, seeded, and diced

· 1 cup fresh spinach, wash, dried, and coarsely chopped

· ½ cup red onion finely chopped

· 1 cup ham, prosciutto, or salami diced-optional

· 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese balls or pearls halved-optional

· 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

· 1 pinch each of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Simple Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain the pasta, place in a large serving bowl, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, toss, and set aside.

2. While pasta cooks, add 2nd tablespoon of olive oil to a frying pan or skillet, heat the oil, sauté the zucchini and peppers over medium-low heat stirring frequently until water from both evaporates.

3. Add the spinach, continue to sauté until water evaporates, then add the onion and sauté until veggies turn golden not brown.

4. Add the halved tomatoes, followed by the sautéed veggies to the bowl of tortellini.

5. Add the Tuscan herb seasoning blend for veggies to the bowl and gently toss.

6. Add the meat & mozzarella cheese pearls to the bowl and gently toss-optional.

7. If not eating immediately, cover and refrigerate until one hour before serving.

8. Combine the Condimento Bianco Balsamic-white balsamic condiment, olive oi, salt and pepper in a bowl or covered jar. Whisk or shake to thoroughly combine the ingredients.

9. Combine the dressing over the pasta & veggies, garnish with parsley

10. Serve & enjoy!

Helpful Hints:

· Tortellini & veggies can be prepared, tossed ahead of time.

· For optimal flavor, add the dressing just before serving.

· Add your favorite on hand veggies: shredded carrots, chopped capers, quartered artichoke hearts drained of oil or water, olives.

· Replace mozzarella cheese with your on-hand cheddar, feta, fontina, or provolone cheese.

· Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator 2-3 days.

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