5 from 28 votes
Tortellini Alfredo
Tortellini Alfredo combines cheese-stuffed pasta with a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce enriched with butter, garlic, and a blend of Parmesan and Romano cheeses. The recipe also incorporates broccoli florets cooked briefly, adding a tender vegetable component to the dish. The sauce is gently thickened with flour and half-and-half, creating a smooth texture that evenly coats the pasta and broccoli. Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a touch of color and mild herbaceous flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
643 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
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
- black pepper to taste
- salt 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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643
% 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.