Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Tortellini en Brodo

Ingredients
  • 1 32 oz carton low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (2 1/2 inch strips lemon zest)
  • 1 9 oz package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp grate parmesan or asiago cheese
  • 1 Tbsp minced parsley
Directions
  1. Bring broth and lemon zest to boil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
  2. Stir in tortellini, cover, and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in peas and pepper; simmer uncovered until tortellini is tender and peas are heated through, about 2 minutes.
  4. Discard lemon zest. Serve sprinkled with cheese and parsley.
per serving (about 1 cup): 205 cal, 7 G total fat, points plus value: 5