TORTELLINI NIBBLERS

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Looking for a unique appetizer idea? Try Stephanie Krienitz's creative combination. The Plainfield, Illinois cook pairs cheese tortellini with a cool, creamy Parmesan sauce for dipping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 20 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1-1/2 cups 1% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini

Steps:

In a blender, cover and process milk and milk powder until blended. Add the cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. Serve with Parmesan sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges