CHEESY TORTELLINI WITH MEATBALLS

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A quick and easy weeknight meal. Very flavorful, healthy and filling. Serve with a tossed green salad and crusty garlic bread. For a vegetarian version omit the meatballs and add some sliced zucchini or eggplant.

Provided by Alskann

Categories     European

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package whole wheat cheese tortellini
12 -14 medium frozen meatballs
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini in large sauce pan according to package directions.
  • Spray a medium saute pan with PAM.
  • Place meatballs in saute pan and cook over medium high heat until lightly browned. Stirring frequently.
  • Add tomatoes and chili sauce.
  • Stir and continue cooking until hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add olives.
  • Drain tortellini and return to pan.
  • Add meatball-tomatoe mixture to tortellini.
  • Stir and cook over medium heat until bubbly.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook about 5 more minutes.
  • Add cheeses and stir well.
  • Continue cooking until melted through.
  • Serve warm.

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