Tortellini Southwest

Green chilies, cilantro and cumin make this cheese tortellini dish feisty and good. Use your own tomato sauce or a bottled marinara sauce, either way this wonderful and simple pasta is a snap. Don't forget the mozzarella!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 300 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 9 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted water boil tortellini until al dente. Drain well.

Step 2

In a 1-1/2 quart saucepan combine sauce, green chilies, cilantro and cumin. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place tortellini on a serving platter and pour tomato sauce mixture evenly over pasta. Sprinkle cheese over sauce and serve.