6 c  Very hot tap water
3    Chicken bouillon cubes OR
3 ts Chick broth granules
12 oz Fresh or frozen cheese
Tortellini
(4 generous cups)
1    16-oz bag
(e.g. broccoli/cauliflower/c
Rrots)
2 tb Olive oil
1 ts Minced garlic
1/4 c  Grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper to
Taste
Frozen mixed vegetables

Put water, bouillon, and tortellini into a large saucepan; cover and bring
to a boil over high heat. Add vegetables, return to a boil, and cook
uncovered 1 to 2 minutes until vegetables are hot but still crisp and
tortellini tender.

Remove and reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Drain vegetables and pasta in
colander. In same pot, heat oil and garlic over medium heat (dont let
brown). Add tortellini, vegetables, and reserved liquid; toss to mix well.
Sprinkle each serving with cheese and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings (with salad) / 3 as one-dish meal

Per serving: Cal 438 / Prot 19g / Carb 46g / Fat 19g / Chol 42mg / Sodium
1168mg