Best Creamy Tortellini Primavera Recipes

CREAMY TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

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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

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
2 medium zucchini, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

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

CREAMY TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

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A great dish to serve when you want to get a meal on the table in a hurry! You can substitute chicken or shrimp for the ham if you wish!

Provided by yooper

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
3 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 lb deli ham, cut into strips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook to 5 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
Add carrots, celery, chicken broth,6 and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large serving bowl, and cover to keep warm.
Stir ham and cream into carrot mixture and cook over low heat until just heated through.
Pour cream mixture over tortellini, add Parmesan cheese, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.3, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 131.1, Sodium 1313.2, Carbohydrate 69.1, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 28.1

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