Step 1

In a large pot of boiling water, add 1/2 Tablespoon of salt and start cooking the tortellini.

Step 2

In another skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and start sautéing the garlic and tomatoes for 1 minute.

Step 3

Then add in the lemon zest and half of the fresh herbs. Sauté them for another minute.

Step 4

Remove the tortellini from the boiling water and reserve a cup of that cooking water, set it aside.

Step 5

Toss the tortellini with the garlic tomato mixture and add in 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Lower the heat so that the water is simmering, but not boiling vigorously.

Step 6

Season the pasta with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 7

Add in a few crumbles of feta (about half the amount) and gently toss the pasta together.

Step 8

If you feel the pasta is dry, keep adding the pasta cooking water 1/4 cup at a time and allow it to cook over low heat to thicken up.

Step 9

The sauce should be ready in no longer than 3 minutes, and the pasta should be fully cooked.

Step 10

At that point, turn off the heat, sprinkle the remaining extra herbs, lemon juice and feta cheese on the top and serve.