TORTELLINI BROCCOLI BAKE

Tortellini Broccoli Bake image

I usually make this dish for birthdays or holiday dinners. It's a great main dish or side dish. Everyone-even my young granddaughters-enjoys the combination of broccoli, cheese and tortellini.-Esther McCoy, Dillonvale, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons chopped onion
SAUCE:
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.