Minestrone Tortellini

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rised and drained
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.
• 2 while tortellini is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. cook zucchini and bell pepper in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• 3 stir in tomatoes, beans, chili sauce and salt. cook 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. stir in tortellini. sprinkle with parsley.