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Broccoli and Tortellini Alfredo

67 Ratings

9 Comments

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Servings 5

Four ingredients and 20 minutes are all you need to put a delicious pasta dinner on the table. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

December 26, 2017

Ingredients

2 3/4

cups frozen broccoli florets

bag (19 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini

container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce or 1 jar (1 lb) Alfredo pasta sauce

1/4

cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps

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1

Cook broccoli and tortellini as directed on bags. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
2

Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3

Pour sauce over broccoli and tortellini; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Expert Tips

A mixed-greens salad along with crusty rolls make tasty pasta partners.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 420
Calories from Fat: 230

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 26g; 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 78% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 160mg; 54%
Sodium: 360mg; 15%
Potassium: 230mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 29g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13% Sugars 3g
Protein: 17g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 35%; 35%
Vitamin C: 25%; 25%
Calcium: 30%; 30%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

This Broccoli and Tortellini Alfredo recipe is one of the easiest pastas you’ll ever make. It takes just 20 minutes, four ingredients and three steps to get dinner on the table. And don’t let that short ingredient list fool you, the combination of cheese-stuffed tortellini, broccoli and cheese makes for a flavorful dish that will definitely fill you up. Got a picky eater to please or need a few more options? Don’t worry, Betty’s got plenty more tortellini recipes for you to explore, plus tips for buying, storing and cooking pasta.