BROWNED BUTTER THREE-CHEESE TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI

Browned Butter Three-Cheese Tortellini and Broccoli image

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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