Italian tortellini stew

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion; chopped
2mediumsZucchini; in 1\" cubes
214 1/2 oz ca vegetable or chicken broth
128 ounce can crushed tomatoes; undrained
115 1/2 ounce Great Northern beans; drained/rinsed
2tablespoonsDried basil leaves
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
18 ounce pkg uncooked dry cheese-filled tortellini

Directions

Combine all ingredients except tortellini in crock pot. Mix well. Cover and cook on Low setting for at least 6 hours. When ready to serve, increase heat to High setting. Add tortellini. Cook and additional 20 minutes or until tortellini are soft.

NOTES : Add tortellini to the rich Italian sauce when you come home from work. Supper's ready in 20 minutes.

Per serving: 220 calories, 4 g. fat, (6% of total calories from fat), 20 mg. cholesterol.