Tortellini Alfredo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
643 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Tortellini Alfredo
Description
The Tortellini Alfredo recipe features refrigerated tortellini cooked alongside broccoli, which provides a subtle vegetable balance. The Alfredo sauce is made by melting butter and lightly sautéing garlic before whisking in flour and half-and-half to create a delicate white sauce base. Parmesan and Romano cheeses are then incorporated off the heat to thicken the sauce without clumping. Cooking the broccoli briefly preserves its texture and color while complementing the rich sauce and pasta.
The finished dish offers a creamy, cheesy coating wrapped around tender cheese-filled tortellini, accented by the mild crunch of broccoli. Parsley garnish contributes a fresh herbal note. This dish suits a filling lunch or dinner and can be paired simply with a green salad for added freshness.
Notes recommend using refrigerated tortellini varieties and adjusting cooking times accordingly. The sauce’s thickness can be adjusted by simmering longer before adding pasta and vegetables, allowing for customization of the dish’s creaminess. The recipe also suggests alternative pasta choices if desired.
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 20 oz. tortellini see notes, refrigerated
Alfredo Sauce
- 6 Tablespoons butter high quality
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated and at room temperature
- ½ cup Romano cheese grated and at room temperature
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- parsley to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Whisk in the flour. Gradually add the half and half, whisking constantly.
- Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Slowly sprinkle in the cheeses, continuing to whisk. It will continue to thicken as it simmers.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the tortellini and cook for 4 minutes. (Confirm cooking time on package.)
- Drain the tortellini and broccoli and add to the Alfredo sauce, stir to combine.
- Garnish with parsley and serve!
Notes
- Use refrigerated tortellini, adjusting cooking time as per package instructions.
- Broccoli should be cooked briefly to retain slight firmness and color.
- To thicken the Alfredo sauce more, simmer it longer before combining with pasta and broccoli.
- Alternative pasta types can be substituted for tortellini if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1161IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 475mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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