Griddle tortellini

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh or frozen tortellini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Blackstone Griddle:
   • Preheat your Blackstone griddle over medium heat.
2. Cook the Tortellini:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Ingredients:
   • While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Mince the garlic, chop the onion, dice the bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
4. Cook on the Griddle:
   • Once the griddle is hot, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper to the griddle. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Add the cooked tortellini and halved cherry tomatoes to the griddle. Stir to combine with the vegetables.
   • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tortellini is heated through and the cherry tomatoes have softened slightly.
   • Add the spinach leaves to the griddle and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve:
   • Remove the griddle from the heat and transfer the tortellini and vegetable mixture to a serving platter.
   • Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
6. Enjoy:
   • Serve this delicious Blackstone griddle tortellini as a flavorful and satisfying meal for lunch or dinner!

Note:

• Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences. You can add mushrooms, zucchini, or any other vegetables you like.
• For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes or dried Italian herbs over the tortellini before serving.