Creamy Cheesy Tortellini with Broccoli

This Creamy Cheesy Tortellini with Broccoli is a comfort food meal that never disappoints! It’s easy, delicious and the perfect weeknight meal for your family dinner.

Step-By-Step Instructions

The first step bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook just shy of al dente according to the package directions. You’ll reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the remaining water and set aside.

The second step is to melt your butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, you’ll whisk in your all-purpose flour, and continue to whisk constantly for one minute. At this point you’ll slowly add in your milk, whisking until smooth.

The third step is to mix in your salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and whisk until well combined.

The fourth step is to stir in your broccoli florets and minced garlic. You’ll cook over medium heat, stirring often for 3-4 minutes, then add in 1/2 cup of your shredded asiago cheese and all of your grated Parmesan cheese.

The fifth step is to gently stir in your cooked tortellini and 1/2 cup of the reserved hot pasta water.

The last step is to top the pasta with the remaining grated asiago cheese and then bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes until the pasta is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly browned.

I enjoy this pasta dish with a side salad and a glass of white wine. It hits the spot when I’m in the mood for something cozy and comforting. Hope you give it a go.

Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!

A Few Cook’s Notes for Creamy Cheesy Tortellini with Broccoli

I love the taste of the asiago cheese, but I think a combo of mozzarella and sharp provolone would be delicious too.

Creamy Cheesy Tortellini with Broccoli

Author: MaryAnn Dwyer

Servings: 4 servings

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This Creamy Cheesy Tortellini with Broccoli is a comfort food meal that never disappoints! It's easy, delicious and the perfect weeknight meal for your family dinner.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients  

• 1 20-oz. bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk
• 2 tsp. coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 lb. broccoli, cut into very small florets
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded asiago cheese, divided

Instructions 

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook just shy of al dente according to the package directions. You'll reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the remaining water and set aside.
• Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, you'll whisk in your all-purpose flour, and continue to whisk constantly for one minute. At this point you'll slowly add in your milk, whisking until smooth.

  Mix in your salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and whisk until well combined.
• Stir in your broccoli florets and minced garlic. You'll cook over medium heat, stirring often for 3-4minutes, then add in 1/2 cup of the shredded asiago cheese and all of your grated Parmesan cheese. Stir in your cooked tortellini and 1/2 cup of the reserved hot pasta water.
• Top the pasta with the remaining grated asiago cheese and then bake at 375 degrees for about 15-20 until the pasta is bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly browned.

Keyword: broccoli, Comfort Food, Pasta, tortellini

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Dish