Tortellini With Broccoli And Creamy Tomato Sauce Food

TORTELLINI WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE

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This tortellini with tomato cream sauce is mouthwatering. Put spinach, tomatoes and other pantry staples to use in this warm and satisfying dish. -Barbra Stanger, West Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 33g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 835mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BROCCOLI & TORTELLINI

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This is a great vegetarian pasta dish from Canadian Living's Make It Tonight. All you need is a crunchy green salad and you've got dinner.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb cheese tortellini
2 cups broccoli florets, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/2 cup green onion, minced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling water until tender but firm (about 5 min).
Add broccoli and cook until tender (about 3 min).
Drain.
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine tomatoes, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly (about 10 min).
Add green onions and cook 2 more minutes.
Add sauce to pasta/broccoli mixture and toss together.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 1024.1, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 8.9, Protein 23.1

CREAMY TOMATO TORTELLINI

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The broccoli and tortellini start out frozen, and the tomatoes come from a can-but it all comes together deliciously in this awesome 20-minute pasta dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini, uncooked
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 min.
Meanwhile, cook tomatoes in large skillet on medium heat 5 min. Add cream cheese and seasoning; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta mixture. Add to tomato mixture in skillet; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 37 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 15 g

TORTELLINI WITH A TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE

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A friend gave me this recipe after she went on and on about how fabulous and easy it is. I have not tried it, but based on her comments, I think it will be good!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories European

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs cheese tortellini, cooked
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped for topping
1/8 cup parmesan cheese, Freshly-grated for topping
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled crushed drained (canned)
1 chicken bouillon cube, mashed
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly-grated

Steps:

Prepare tortellini as directed on package.
Chop tomatoes in chunky pieces.
Blend bouillon with basil, parsley and pepper into the tomatoes.
Saute the garlic in olive oil until just white.
Add to the sauce and bring just to a simmer.
When sauce is hot, add the cream to a non-aluminum skillet and bring to a slow boil and add the hot tomato sauce and cheese.
Stir well and blend the tortellini into the pan of tomato basil cream sauce.
Serve, topped with parsley and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1024.9, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 35.9, Cholesterol 229.9, Sodium 1289.2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26