Broccoli Cheese Tortellini Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook cream, and broccoli uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes, or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Stir 2 cups cheese, and the pepper into broccoli mixture, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted, and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Drain tortellini, add to sauce, and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with parsley, and remaining cheese.

BROCCOLI & TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling water until tender but firm (about 5 min).
• Add broccoli and cook until tender (about 3 min).
• Drain.
• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly (about 10 min).
• Add green onions and cook 2 more minutes.
• Add sauce to pasta/broccoli mixture and toss together.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

TORTELLINI BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, broccoli, pimientos and onion; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually stir in milk until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Fold in broccoli mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly, stirring twice. Top with remaining Parmesan. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add broccoli and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes (if skillet gets too dry, add a little water).
• Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return tortellini to pot. Add broccoli mixture, tomatoes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Gradually, add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that lightly coats tortellini. Serve immediately.

CREAMY TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix pasta sauce and milk until blended.
• Reserve 3/4 cup cheese for later use. Combine remaining cheese with all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
• Bake 20 min. Stir tortellini mixture. Top with reserved cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

BROCCOLI CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook cream and broccoli, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. , Stir 2 cups cheese and pepper into broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining cheese.