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Tex-Mex Tortellini

Tex-Mex Tortellini

Ingredients
  1 package cheese tortellini
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon olive oil
 
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Preparation
  Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes or just until cooked but very firm. Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water.

Place the tortellini in a plastic zipper bag, toss with olive oil and sprinkle with the dry taco mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Place on platter with wooden picks with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

 

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