Description
Tortellini sauce Alfredo made creamy with parmesan, broccoli, and cheese tortellini. A quick, comforting one-pan dinner ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
3 cups broccoli florets
6 tablespoons high-quality butter
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups half and half
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (room temp)
½ cup grated Romano cheese (room temp)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
2. Whisk in flour, then gradually pour in half and half. Simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened.
3. Add parmesan and romano cheese. Stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a separate pot, cook tortellini and broccoli together until tender. Drain.
5. Add cooked pasta and broccoli to the sauce. Toss gently to coat.
6. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap half the cream with cottage cheese. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp to boost protein. Best served fresh, but leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop, One Pan
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg