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Tortellini Alfredo

Submitted by: Chris Snyder 
Refrigerated tortellini, ham, mushrooms and peas are treated to a mild homemade Alfredo sauce in this fast fix Chris Snyder shares. 'When we're having company, I prepare this dinner shortly before guests arrive, put it in a casserole dish and keep it warm in the oven,' notes the Boulder, Colorado reader. 

Hearty Tortellini Soup

Submitted by: Diana Lauhon 
Diana Lauhon of Minerva, Ohio modified a soup recipe to suit her family's tastes while taking advantage of convenience foods. 'Once you brown the sausage, it's a snap to throw in the other ingredients and let them simmer. Frozen tortellini is added minutes before serving for a savory soup that tastes like you spent hours making it.' 

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Minestrone Macaroni

Submitted by: Diane Varner 
'This is by far the easiest, tastiest economical recipe I've found,' reports Diane Varner, Elizabeth, Colorado, a mother of two teenage sons who works part-time. 'It seems to taste even better as a leftover.' Our test kitchen figures her frugal skillet dish costs just 78¢ per serving. 

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Cheesy Ham Tortellini

Submitted by: Margaret Wilson 
In Hemet, California, Margaret Wilson came up with this creamy skillet supper when trying to finish up leftover ham. 'it's colorful as well as quick to make,' she assures. 

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Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Use frozen mixed vegetables or another of your favorite combinations. Add any type of leftover pasta may be used, too. 

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30-Minute Minestrone

Submitted by: Betty Claycomb 
'This simple, chunky soup is low in calories,' Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania jots. 'The beef broth's seasoned nicely, while the spinach adds a refreshing difference.' 

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Pesto Minestrone

Submitted by: Natalie Cataldo 
Natalie Cataldo relies on store-bought pesto to provide mild flavor to this chunky tortellini and vegetable soup. 'It's a hit in my house,' says the Des Moines, Iowa cook. 'If you don't like zucchini, use another vegetable,' she suggests. 

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Meatball Minestrone

Submitted by: Linda de Beaudrap 
'As the busy parents of two boys, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick meals,' writes Linda de Beaudrap of Calgary, Alberta. 'You don't have to thaw the frozen meatballs for this satisfying soup, so you can have it on the table in minutes.' 

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Turkey Minestrone

Submitted by: Betty Christensen 
I love serving this savory soup to lunch guests. Italian turkey sausage gives the broth just the right spice. I never cooked much when I was growing up, so when I got out on my own, I found that great recipes like this can make anyone a good cook. -Betty Christensen, Victoria, British Columbia 

Tortellini Soup

Submitted by: Donna Morgan 
'I like to top bowls of this tasty soup with a little grated Parmesan cheese...and serve it with crusty bread to round out the meal,' notes Donna Morgan, Hend Tennessee. 
 
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