Best Browned Butter Three Cheese Tortellini And Broccoli Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLINI

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This Mediterranean recipe is great for a quick, easy, and healthy dinner. This healthy dinner recipe will please everyone at your table.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

9 ounce refrigerated three cheese-filled tortellini
8 ounce broccolini, cut up, or 2 cups broccoli florets
1 15-19 ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
0.25 cup slivered pitted Kalamata olives
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup quartered cherry or grape tomatoes
0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz.)
0.25 cup snipped fresh basil

Steps:

In a deep large skillet bring 1 to 2 inches water to boiling. Add tortellini; cook 7 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccolini; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until broccolini is crisp-tender. Drain in colander. Return tortellini and broccoli to skillet.
Stir the next five ingredients (through crushed red pepper) into pasta mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 907 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

TORTELLINI WITH SAGE BROWN BUTTER

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Serve with Roasted Pork Loin with Balsamic Gravy and Broccoli Rabe for an Italian-style meal that mixes flavors and textures.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pound cheese tortellini, (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons butter
16 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen), according to package instructions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter until light brown in color, with a nutty smell, 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat. Add 16 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced; fry (off heat) until crispy, about 1 minute.
Gently toss tortellini with brown-butter mixture. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g

BROWNED BUTTER THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI

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A filling, meatless pasta dish made in only 25 minutes, this recipe uses brown butter for extra flavor.

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets
1/2 cup unsalted butter (do not use margarine or vegetable oil spreads)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving