Cheese Tortellini in Savory Broth - 1/11/05

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Cheese Tortellini in Savory Broth
Tortellini is a warming, homey dish just right for cold, blustery days. Simmered with bits of zucchini and chunks of tomato, this zesty and filling dish is dressed with grated Parmesan. Serve with fresh focaccia bread and Perrier water.

7 cups water
6 Maggi® Chicken Bouillon Cubes
1 (9 oz.) package Buitoni® Refrigerated Three Cheese Tortellini
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  1. Boil water and bouillon in stockpot.

  2. Stir in pasta; cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in zucchini and tomato. Cook until vegetables are heated through.

  3. Sprinkle with cheese before serving. Season with ground black pepper.

Servings: 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 229.90
Calories From Fat 58.32
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6.49g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.87g 14%
Cholesterol 49.18mg 16%
Sodium 1494.37mg 62%
Potassium 177.11mg 5%
Carbohydrates 29.14g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 8%
Protein 13.66g 27%

Source: Nestlé