Mexican Pasta

9 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 20-oz. pkg. fresh 3-cheese tortellini
  • 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp. chili powder, or to taste
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 6 oz. taco-seasoned ground soy meat
  • 4 oz. shredded low-fat cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large avocado, peeled and sliced, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook tortellini according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Drain and rinse.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbs.
  4. 4
    oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Saute garlic 30 seconds, and add tomatoes and chili powder.
  6. 6
    Cook 5 to 8 minutes; remove from skillet.
  7. 7
    Reheat skillet with remaining 1 Tbs.
  8. 8
    oil, and add mushrooms and soy meat.
  9. 9
    Saute 2 to 3 minutes, or until mushrooms begin to soften.
  10. 10
    Stir in tomatoes and cheese; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes more.
  11. 11
    Spoon equal portions of pasta onto plates; top with meat sauce, and garnish with avocado slices.

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