Tortellini With Broccolini Food

TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLINI

Steps:

• In a deep large skillet bring 1 to 2 inches water to boiling. Add tortellini; cook 7 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccolini; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until broccolini is crisp-tender. Drain in colander. Return tortellini and broccoli to skillet.
• Stir the next five ingredients (through crushed red pepper) into pasta mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.

BROCCOLI & TORTELLINI

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.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH BROCCOLI & MUSHROOM

Steps:

• Boil water and cook tortellini according to package. Add frozen brocolli to the boiling water when you add pasta and cook until pasta is ready.
• In another non-stick pan, use olive oil cooking spray and add mushrooms and cook until soft.
• Add mushrooms to the tortellini and brocolli and top with sauce below.
• For sauce:.
• Melt butter in a large pan, saute garlic until golden (do not let it brown).
• Add cream, parsley & black pepper.
• Stir with a wisk to blend well, cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
• Gradually add cheese stirring until cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve over pasta and top with grated cheese of your choice (pecorino romano & parmesan work very well with this dish).

CHICKEN WITH TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Fill a pot with water and place over high heat. Bring to a roiling boil.
• In a microwave-safe dish, combine oil, garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Add chicken and microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
• When water boils, add tortellini to pot and stir. When water returns to a gentle boil, add broccoli and stir. Stir occasionally until tortellini is done, approximately 8-11 minutes Drain tortellini and broccoli in a colander. Do not rinse.
• Add sauce and chicken to pot. Add tortellini and 1/3 cup shredded cheese. Toss well to coat tortellini and broccoli and sauce.
• To serve, divide pasta and sauce between 4 bowls. Garnish with remaining cheese. If desired, season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI AND CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook tortellini until cooked.
• Cook broccoli florets in the microwave for 1 - 2 minutes, or until cooked.
• In a large saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce over medium heat, Add Cream cheese and stir until melted. Stir in tortellini mixture, tomatoes and pepper to taste.
• Serve with parmesan cheese grated on the top.

TORTELLINI AND BROCCOLI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Wash broccoli and cut into bite size pieces.
• Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes and drain.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain.
• Mix broccoli and tortellini together and set aside.
• In a medium size pan heat butter until melted.
• Stir in flour salt and pepper.
• Mix chicken broth and milk together and add slowly to flour/butter mixture.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Spray and 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Layer in pan: 1/2 tortellini broccoli mixture, 1/2 the white sauce, 1/2 the American cheese slices and 1 can of tomatoes.
• Repeat layers and top with Parmesan cheese.
• Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly and hot.

TORTELLINI WITH PESTO & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli, cook for 2 mins, then add the tortellini and cook for 2 mins, or according to pack instructions. Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool, then tip into a bowl. Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar. Add the tomatoes, pack into containers and chill. Let the salad get to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavour from the tomatoes and pesto.

CHICKEN TORTELLINI WITH BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil; cook broccoli rabe in water for 1 minute. With tongs, transfer broccoli rabe to a colander, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
• Add tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in broccoli rabe and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and cook for 1 minute. Stir in butter and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute more.
• Add wine and simmer until reduced, about 3 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tortellini to the vegetables. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet and toss to mix. Transfer to shallow bowls and top with the parmesan cheese.