Cheese Tortellini with Tomatoes and Corn

By aamundson

Garden-fresh flavors make this dish a delight! Plus, it’s as easy as it is special.

Ingredients

• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn, thawed or 3-1/3 cups fresh corn
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

* In a Dutch oven, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water.
* In a large serving bowl, combine tortellini mixture and remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups equals 366 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 14 g protein.