28 Ways to Get Your Tortellini Fix

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28 Ways to Get Your Tortellini Fix2/28 Fried Prosciutto Tortellini 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jim Wieland For Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My take on Italian street food, these fried tortellini are crunchy, gooey good. For the sauce, use the best quality tomatoes you can find. —Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 48 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 3/28 Chicken & Broccoli Rabe Soup with Tortellini 2 Reviews

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With chicken, pasta and a bold tomato broth, this hearty and inviting soup is like a big comforting hug in a bowl! —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 328 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 1058mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 4/28 Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini & Shrimp Skewers with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 45 min Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fresh skewers and tasty sauce will have guests nibbling all night! —Cacie Biddle, Bridgeport, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer with 1 tablespoon sauce: 88 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein. 5/28 Tortellini Bake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One year I had so much summer squash, I was desperate for different ways to prepare

That’s when I came up with this recipe

it. That’s when I came up with this recipe. Serve it as a side dish or on its own as a light meal. —Donald Roberts, Amherst, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 219 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 6/28 Bacon Tortellini Bake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I stirred up this easy tortellini bake and figured if we all like it, others might, too. Broccoli and bacon add

color and crunch to this creamy casserole

color and crunch to this creamy casserole. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 522 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1084mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 7/28 Cheese Tortellini Primavera 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My pasta with veggies is quick enough for a weeknight dinner with the kids but also elegant when you have a dinner party with grownups. —Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 436 calories, 17g fat (9g

I added my own touch to it

saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 875mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein. 8/28 Tortellini Primavera Soup 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini Primavera Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Years ago, I found the idea for tortellini with peas and carrots in a magazine. I added my own touch to it. —Kari George, Ellicott City, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2-1/4 cups: 282 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 1461mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. 9/28 Festive Fall Tortellini

Toss 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (2/3 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fall is my favorite season and I love the foods of autumn, such as mushrooms, squash, apples and walnuts. I combined these all with pasta to make a delicious side dish perfect for sharing at a potluck; the recipe can easily be doubled and can be served either warm or at room temperature. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 148 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

(5g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 10/28 Italian Beef Tortellini Stew 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my first completely original recipe—and it turned out to be awesome! It’s a hefty, rich stew, full of veggies, tender beef, a splash of red wine and simply wonderful flavors. —Tammy Munyon, Wichita, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 416 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber),

26g protein

26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 11/28 Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad 13 Reviews Tortellini & Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loved this pasta salad right from the start, so these days I serve it a lot. When grilling season hits, I grill the chicken as a special treat. —Lee Reese, Rolla, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2-2/3 cups: 601 calories, 34g fat (9g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1539mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g

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protein. 12/28 Antipasto Skewers 71 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Antipasto Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 40 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I met at a cooking class. We have loved creating menus and entertaining ever since. These make-ahead antipasto skewers are always a hit. —Denise Hazen, Cincinnati, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 66 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/28 Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ALEJANDRO MONFORT FOR TASTE OF

It’s also an excellent way to get the kids to eat spinach!

HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s grandmother made this soup with her own homemade sausage and tortellini. We don’t make those ingredients these days, but we’re so happy to have the passed-down recipe­—this version is almost as good as hers. It’s also an excellent way to get the kids to eat spinach! —Joyce Lulewicz, Brunswick, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 14/28 Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad 5 Reviews Layered Veggie Tortellini

It’s great for a potluck

Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It’s great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New Preston, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 286 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. 15/28 Saucy Chicken & Tortellini 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Saucy Chicken & Tortellini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: This heartwarming dish is something I threw together years ago for my oldest daughter. When she’s having a rough day, I put on the slow cooker and prepare this special recipe. —Mary Morgan, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 437 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. Here are some more stuffed pasta recipes for when you have some extra time to spend in the kitchen. 16/28 Shrimp Tortellini 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Tortellini Pasta Toss Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No matter how you toss ’em, shrimp and thyme play nicely with any spring-fresh vegetable. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 413 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 17/28 Tortellini Soup 274 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

is my favorite soup recipe

is my favorite soup recipe. It’s quick to fix on a busy night and full of healthy, tasty ingredients. It originally called for spicy sausage links, but I’ve found that turkey sausage, or even ground turkey breast, is just as good. —Tracy Fasnacht, Irwin, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 203 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein. 18/28 Tortellini with Asparagus & Lemon 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tortellini with Asparagus & Lemon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe

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