Krazy Pasta Kabobs

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Ingredients

Preparation time:
15 minutesCooking time:
6–8 minutes.

4 1/2 ounces (half a package) refrigerated cheese tortellini
7 six-inch bamboo skewers
14 3/4-inch cubes reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
14 3/4-inch cubes lean ham
14 grape (or cherry) tomatoes
3/4 cup light Italian dressing

Directions

Yield:
7 kabobs

Serving size:
1 kabob

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Onto each skewer, using a twisting motion, push 1 cheese cube, 1 ham cube, 1 tortellini, and 1 tomato. Repeat, ending with tomato. Place kabobs on a serving dish, drizzle evenly with Italian dressing, and serve. Alternately, the dressing can be served on the side for dipping.

Calories: 129 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 10 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 198 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. Carbohydrate choices: 1.