Mexican pasta

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Tried a new recipe tonight! I really liked it, so thought I'd pass

it on to you :-) Got it from my most recent vegetarian times.

 

Serves 6

 

30 minutes or fewer

 

1 20 oz pkg cheese tortellini

 

2 TBS vegetable oil

 

2 tsp minced garlic

 

6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped

 

1 tsp chili powder, or to taste

 

8oz sliced mushrooms

 

6 oz taco-seasoned ground soy " meat "

 

4 oz shredded lowfat cheddar mozarella cheese

 

1 large avocado, peeled and sliced for garnish

 

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, anc dook

tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse.

2. Meanwhile, heat 1 TBS oil in large skilled over medium heat.

Saute garlic 30 seconds, and add tomatoes and chili powder. Cook 5

to 8 minutes; remove from skillet.

3. Reheat skillet with remaining 1 TBS oil, and add mushrooms and

soy " meat " . Saute 2 to 3 minutes, or until mushrooms begin to

soften. Stir in tomatoes and cheese; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes

more.

4. Spoon equal portions of pasta onto plates; top with " meat' sauce,

and garnish with avocado slices.

 

My note - I used soy cheese and it turned out great!