3 Cheese Tortellini/Roasted Pepper/Zucchini & Spinach

Ingredients

• 13 ounces barilla cheese tortellini
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
• 2 cups zucchini, diced
• 1 cup roasted red pepper, thinly sliced
• 9 ounces fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup fresh tomato, diced
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• salt, to taste
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• some cherry tomatoes (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Cook Tortellini according to directions on package.

3. 3

   While Tortellini cooks:.

4. 4

   Sauté onion in oil for 5 minutes in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add zucchini and pepper, cook for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Season with salt & crushed red pepper, if desired.

7. 7

   Add red peppers and baby spinach and sauté for 1 additional minute.

8. 8

   Drain Tortellini and mix with sauce in skillet.

9. 9

   Stir in tomatoes and serve

10. 10

    Parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.