Don’t you just love dinners that are not only easy to make, but are also easy to clean up? I know I do! Which is why I highly recommend One Skillet Tortellini with Zucchini – give it a try and see if you agree!
If your family likes pasta, they will love this recipe. And by the way, don’t start pulling out that large pot to boil water for the tortellini, because this is a NO BOIL recipe!
Without the boiling step, this dish is easily ready in 30 minutes, and made in one skillet for easy clean up. And it is also delicious, nutritious, and filling. Definitely a family favorite in this house!
Plus, you can’t even see or taste the zucchini, so this is perfect for sneaking some extra veggie nutrition into your kids.
One Skillet Tortellini and Zucchini
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 medium yellow zucchini
- 20 ounces refrigerated tortellini (1 package)
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce (1 jar)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Trim one end of the zucchini, then grate with a cheese grater until there is about 1 cup of grated zucchini.
- Place grated zucchini and remaining ingredients in a large skillet over medium heat and mix well. Cover.
- Cook for about 25 minutes, stirring periodically to make sure it doesn't burn.
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Sandra
What a genius idea! I love adding extra veggie-power to my kids’ favorite pasta dish and one pan is a really big bonus.
Wendy O'Neal
I just love how easy and delicious this recipe was. I love one skillet meals…yeah for less dishes.
Kristin
Thanks Wendy! I agree, anything that helps with cleanup is good in my book! 🙂
Christine T
You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, and therefore, my zucchini/squash haters ate this dish happily, reaped all the benefits of zucchini and didn’t even know it. This dish is delicious.
Kristin King
Woohoo! Glad to hear it! Thanks for stopping by to let me know, your comment totally made my day! 🙂
Theresa @DearCreatives
So easy & yummy! Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
Frugal Hausfrau
What a great idea to grate the zucchini – no pun intended, lol! I love the idea of the stealth veggies! Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Hilary
This looks absolutely delicious! I have to make it. Thank you so much for linking up to the Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party this week! We look forward to seeing your post this week!
Maria
My favorite part of this recipe is it’s no boil. My patience, especially at the end of the day, wanes when I’m cooking pasta for dinner. It seems the more I want water to boil, the less likely it will… Thanks for sharing this on #SHINEbloghop this week. This recipe will definitely a staple for its quick and easy steps. Sharing and pinning for later 🙂
Laurie
I love one skillet meals and this looks like something that should be on my dinner rotation! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned and tweeted to share.
Tara
So easy and so delicious, YUM!!