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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetable Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Tortelloni
Once boiling, add the fresh spinach tortelloni to the pot and cook according to package instructions (usually about 3-4 minutes) until they float to the surface. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Vegetable Sauce Preparation
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped red chilli. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add Courgettes
Add the diced courgettes to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 5
Incorporate Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and stir in. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
- 6
Season Sauce
Add the chopped fresh basil and black pepper to the sauce. Stir to combine, and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Mix Tortelloni with Sauce
Gently fold the cooked spinach tortelloni into the vegetable sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the tortelloni to serving plates, garnish with additional basil if desired, and serve warm.