Tuesday, June 19, 2007

I promise this is the last veggie & pasta combo....


it's just that it tastes so fresh and summery right now. this one is quick and simple. just boil pasta and chop some stuff up!


Tortellini with Cherry Tomatoes and Corn

1 9 oz package cheese tortellini, uncooked
1 16 oz package frozen sweet corn
1 clove garlic, halved
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp olive oil
pepper to taste
Cook tortellini in boiling water for 3 minutes, omitting salt and fat. Add corn, and cook 3-5 minutes more. Drain well. In the meantime, rub the inside of a large serving bowl with the garlic halves and discard garlic. Into bowl, place tomatoes and green onions. Add hot tortellini on top of tomatoes. Add basil, cheese, olive oil, and pepper. Toss to combine.
This is great hot but also really yummy at room temperature or cold the next day.
Serves 4-6. posted by spyderette





3 comments:

CYD said...

Hey-keep 'em comin!!! I love all these salads. This is my diet for the rest of the summer! That and baked goods...

CYD said...

Just ate this for dinner. With nothing else. And I LOVED it. This is my cup of tea! I added mushrooms and that was yummy too.
Thanks!

Staci said...

This looks so good! Can't wait to try it!