Best 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.

TORTELLINI BACON BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces while still a little warm.
• Place the tortellini, bacon, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients, and toss lightly to coat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

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.

TORTELLINI, BROCCOLI AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In very large (4-quart) bowl, mix tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives and dressing. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, stir in bacon. Sprinkle with nuts.

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.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring water, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cooked chicken, onion, carrots, garlic, basil, and oregano to a boil in a large pot. Add tortellini and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 30 minutes. Stir broccoli into soup mixture and continue to simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes more.

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, AND BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the tortellini according to package directions; rinse with cold water; drain.
• In a large bowl, mix the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, chives, and dressing.
• Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
• Right before ready to serve, add bacon and sunflower seeds; gently stir to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve cold.

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.

CHICKEN WITH TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water and place over high heat. Bring to a roiling boil.
• In a microwave-safe dish, combine oil, garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Add chicken and microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
• When water boils, add tortellini to pot and stir. When water returns to a gentle boil, add broccoli and stir. Stir occasionally until tortellini is done, approximately 8-11 minutes Drain tortellini and broccoli in a colander. Do not rinse.
• Add sauce and chicken to pot. Add tortellini and 1/3 cup shredded cheese. Toss well to coat tortellini and broccoli and sauce.
• To serve, divide pasta and sauce between 4 bowls. Garnish with remaining cheese. If desired, season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; steam 4-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, carrots, broccoli and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients.
• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix carrot, broccoli, onions and vinaigrette. Add tortellini; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and tortellini as directed on bags. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and tortellini; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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 AND CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot combine reserved chicken broth, canned chicken broth and garlic.
• Add carrots and onions to pot and cook until tender.
• Add chicken and cream of chicken soups;stir well.
• Stir in broccoli,tortellini, and pepper.
• Simmer 15 min, or until broccoli is light colored and tortellini is tender.

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.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SOUP

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Stir in broth, water, Italian seasoning, frozen broccoli in cheese sauce and tortellini. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally and breaking up broccoli.
• Stir in chicken. Cook about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender. Stir in tomato. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

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-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.