Broccoli Tortellini Recipes

TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients.
• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large glass or plastic bowl, mix carrot, broccoli, onions and vinaigrette. Add tortellini; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

TORTELLINI BACON BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces while still a little warm.
• Place the tortellini, bacon, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients, and toss lightly to coat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to pack instructions. Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl. Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes, pack into containers and chill. Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavour from the tomatoes and pesto.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and tortellini as directed on bags. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and tortellini; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

TORTELLINI BROCCOLI BAKE

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.

BROCCOLI CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook cream and broccoli, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. , Stir 2 cups cheese and pepper into broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. , Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining cheese.

BROCCOLI & TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling water until tender but firm (about 5 min).
• Add broccoli and cook until tender (about 3 min).
• Drain.
• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly (about 10 min).
• Add green onions and cook 2 more minutes.
• Add sauce to pasta/broccoli mixture and toss together.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add broccoli and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes (if skillet gets too dry, add a little water).
• Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return tortellini to pot. Add broccoli mixture, tomatoes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Gradually, add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that lightly coats tortellini. Serve immediately.

CREAMY TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix pasta sauce and milk until blended.
• Reserve 3/4 cup cheese for later use. Combine remaining cheese with all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
• Bake 20 min. Stir tortellini mixture. Top with reserved cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.