Vegetable Cheese Tortellini

Name: Vegetable Cheese Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese spread; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

This side is so good, even kids eat it up and get nutritious vegetables in the process.—Jennifer Marriott, Batavia, New York

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
1/2 cup sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese spread
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding vegetables during the last few minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the cheese spread, milk and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Drain tortellini mixture and toss with cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 325 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Vegetable Cheese Tortellini in Taste of Home August/September 2002

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Tabby04

Nov 4, 2010

I had never made anything with tortellini in it before so I got online and this one caught my eye it was simple and fast my family liked it