Healthified Tortellini with Garden Vegetables

 

1

package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini

1

box (9 oz) broccoli cuts (or other frozen vegetable)

2 1/2

cups quartered cherry tomatoes

1/4

cup chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley

1

tablespoon grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

1 1/2

teaspoons olive or canola oil

4

medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

2

medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, if desired

• 1 Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding broccoli for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cook time; drain thoroughly.
• 2 Add remaining ingredients except salt and pepper; toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.