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Cheese and Vegetable Tortellini

Rice & pasta
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Who said quick meals can't be delicious and wholesome? My cheese and vegetable tortellini is the perfect example. This recipe brings together the very best of both worlds: the comfort of tortellini with a creamy cheese filling and the fresh goodness of vibrant veggies.

Picture tender pasta stuffed with melted cheese, tossed with fresh vegetables sautéed just right. Every bite is packed with incredible flavor and texture that will please everyone at the table. Best of all, it's quick to whip up and easily customized with whatever vegetables and cheese you have on hand.

So gather your ingredients and let this wonderful mix of flavors surprise you!

What goes into this cheese and vegetable tortellini?

Prep: 10 minCook: 25 minServes: 4

Ingredients

Ingredients for 3–4 servings

  • 500g cheese-filled tortellini
  • 2 onions
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 handful peas
  • 1 handful baby spinach
  • 1 tub cream cheese
  • Low-fat shredded cheese
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 glass vegetable broth
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

  1. 1Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a wide pan and sauté the vegetables.
  2. 2Once they start to take on some golden color, season with salt.
  3. 3Stir in the cream cheese, and as soon as it begins to melt, pour in the glass of broth.
  4. 4Stir well, add the tortellini, and let cook according to the package instructions.
  5. 5Season to taste with pepper and toss in the baby spinach.
  6. 6Once the spinach wilts down, sprinkle over the shredded cheese and let it melt in the residual heat.
  7. 7All done! Time to tuck into our CHEESE AND VEGETABLE TORTELLINI.

Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks for making cheese and vegetable tortellini

Go for green veggies this time, as many as you like.

Fresh or frozen both work wonderfully.

You can swap the tub of cream cheese for a couple of low-fat cheese wedges, which give a very similar taste and texture.

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