Broccoli Tortellini Recipes

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.

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.

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 WITH PESTO & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to pack instructions. Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl. Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes, pack into containers and chill. Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavour from the tomatoes and pesto.

TORTELLINI BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Thinly slice the garlic clove lengthwise, then cut the slices in slivers.
• Combine the broth with the garlic in a small saucepan.
• Over high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes.
• Add the tortellini, broccoli and carrot, and cook a few minutes longer, until the vegetables are tender.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese if you like.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Stir in the chicken, Alfredo sauce and seasoned salt; cook and stir until heated through.

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 SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions (I use the fresh tortellini that are tri-colored).
• Make sure to cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
• I also lightly steam them before adding to the salad.
• In a large bowl mix together tortellini, broccoli, chopped parsley, pimento, UN-DRAINED artichoke hearts, green onions, basil and garlic powder.
• Add Italian dressing (I use Bernsteins Restaurant Recipe Italian or Newman's Own); stir to mix.
• Refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, stir in olives, cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, and parmesan cheese.