TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Tortellini and Broccoli Casserole image

Provided by mandagirl

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch broccoli
1 lb meat-filled tortellini or 1 lb cheese tortellini
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
10 -12 slices American cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Wash broccoli and cut into bite size pieces.
Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes and drain.
Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain.
Mix broccoli and tortellini together and set aside.
In a medium size pan heat butter until melted.
Stir in flour salt and pepper.
Mix chicken broth and milk together and add slowly to flour/butter mixture.
Cook and stir until thickened.
Spray and 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer in pan: 1/2 tortellini broccoli mixture, 1/2 the white sauce, 1/2 the American cheese slices and 1 can of tomatoes.
Repeat layers and top with Parmesan cheese.
Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly and hot.