Best 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. 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.

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.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 6 cups boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. In the same pan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tortellini, onion and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar substitute and vinegar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

BROWNED BUTTER THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, microwave broccoli as directed on package.
• In same Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook 2 to 5 minutes longer, stirring often, until butter stops foaming and browned bits form at bottom of pan. Remove from heat.
• Stir sage, garlic, lemon peel and salt into browned butter. Gently fold in cooked tortellini and broccoli.

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.