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One Pot Tortellini Primavera

March 4, 2015 by Taylor 5 Comments

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One Pot Tortellini Primavera is a pasta primavera made in one pot is extra cheesy with tortellini! Dinner is so easy and is ready to be served in 20 minutes!

One Pot Tortellini Primavera

If I had to name the top five dinners from my childhood, these would be it: kielbasa and cabbage, corned beef wrapped chicken casserole (so. freaking. good.), McDonald’s (true story), breakfast for dinner, and pasta primavera.   And if we had name a sixth I’d say Hamburger Helper.  To this day I still get cravings for a box of Hamburger Helper.  The McDonald’s though, I’ve moved on from.

Out of the truly home-cooked meals, pasta primavera, was one of my favorites.  It’s a pasta dish my dad would make pretty frequently and I was always excited when that was on the menu for the night.  So it seems funny that since leaving home, oh y’know…10 years ago, I’ve never made it myself.  I’m not sure why either, because it’s a really simple dish that even a college student could make.

This version isn’t anywhere close to my dads, as he would use fettuccine noodles, different veggies than what I used, and he usually served it with chicken on top, but this one pot meal definitely gets points for convenience and extra cheese in the tortellini.  You can’t go wrong with extra cheese.

One Pot Tortellini Primavera

How to Make One Pot Tortellini Primavera

Along with more cheese, this one pot dish could not be easier.  You simply put all the ingredients except for the spices, cream, and cheese in a pot.  Then let it boil for 10 minutes, drain the excess liquid, and stir in all that yummy cheese and cream.  That’s it – dinner is served!

Being so simple and quick, this would be a perfect weeknight dinner.  It was also just as good the next day as leftovers!

Can I Use Other Vegetables?

Definitely! The veggies in here are also super adaptable.  You could totally add mushrooms, red pepper, cauliflower, snap peas, or anything else that is in your fridge or in season.

What Should I Serve Along with Tortellini Primavera?

I served this with that yummy kale salad that I posted on Monday, but I think a grilled chicken breast on top would be a great way to add some protein to the dish, too.

So tell me – what dishes bring you back to your childhood?

One Pot Tortellini Primavera

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One Pot Tortellini Primavera

Print Rate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 9 oz. cheese tortellini
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli florets
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 cups asparagus spears cut into ~2" pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot, add tortellini and vegetables.
  • Top with broth, then add additional water if needed so pasta and vegetables are covered.
  • Bring to a boil, and once boiling, stir often. Boil for 10 minutes, until tortellini and vegetables are soft.
  • Drain pasta, then return to pot.
  • Add red pepper flakes, garlic powder, salt, cream, and cheese. Stir well to combine.
  • Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!
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One Pot Tortellini Primavera

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  1. Emily says

    March 4, 2015 at 7:59 am

    Hamburger Helper tops the list! Here’s an awesome remake: http://iowagirleats.com/2012/01/26/bachelor-food-redo/

    Funny you say McDonald’s. This baby (37 weeks today!) has brought me there from a 10 year absence. Hehee. Watch out… You might be craving a Big Mac with baby E!

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      March 4, 2015 at 8:16 am

      I’m definitely going to have to try out that Iowa Girl Eats recipe! Thanks for sending my way, Emily 🙂 And I keep joking with my husband that I’m going to eat McDonald’s at least once during this pregnancy…I’m just waiting for the craving to hit!

      Reply
  2. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    March 5, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    I’m craving this dish just thinking about it, Taylor! I’m sure that McDonalds craving is going to hit eventually! I crave pot roast on a weekly basis and it’s all thanks to my childhood! Love this post! xo

    Reply
    • Taylor says

      March 5, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      Haha I’m sure it will too, Justine! And ohhh pot roast! I forgot all about that – definitely a staple from my childhood too!

      Reply

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