TORTELLINI BAKE

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One year I had so much summer squash, I was desperate for different ways to prepare 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
1 onion, diced
1 sweet red pepper, diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet; cook zucchini, yellow squash, onion, red pepper and seasonings until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Drain tortellini; combine with vegetable mixture, mozzarella and cream in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until heated through, about 20 minutes. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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