Tortellini with Tomato-Basil Sauce

From EatingWell: March/April 1999 — Subscribe Now!

Serve with a low-fat Caesar salad and breadsticks

Tortellini with Tomato-Basil Sauce Recipe

4 servings, about 1 cup each

Active Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low sodium | Healthy weight | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped, juice reserved
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 ounces frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Put a large pot of salted water on to boil.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until well browned, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook tortellini until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with tomato sauce and basil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, passing the Parmesan.

Nutrition

Per serving: 317 calories; 9 g fat (4 g sat, 2 g mono); 45 mg cholesterol; 48 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 4 g fiber; 273 mg sodium; 79 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (16% daily value).

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat