Name: Broccoli Cheese Tortellini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets; 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 2-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

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Broccoli Cheese Tortellini

20 min6 servings

“When we lived in Seattle, my favorite restaurant served a wonderful dish I ordered every time I ate there. When we moved away, I came up with this to satisfy my craving.” Darlene Brenden - Salem, Oregon

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1 cup fresh broccoli florets

2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated cheese tortellini

2-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Instructions

1 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.

2 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.

3 Drain tortellini; add to sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining cheese.