Turkey Tortellini Toss

Name: Turkey Tortellini Toss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen cheese tortellini (about 8 ounces); 1 pound ground turkey; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

One night I had frozen cheese tortellini on hand but didn’t have a clue about what I was going to make. I scanned my cupboards and refrigerator, and soon I was happily cooking away. So fresh-tasting and simple, this is a combination I turn to again and again! —Leo Parr, New Orleans, Louisiana

Ingredients

2 cups frozen cheese tortellini (about 8 ounces)
1 pound ground turkey
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey, zucchini and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink, 7-9 minutes, breaking turkey into crumbles; drain. Add tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper flakes; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese.
3. Drain tortellini; add to skillet and toss to combine. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 332 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

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