Description
A comforting dish featuring plump tortellini nestled in a creamy Alfredo sauce with vibrant broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken, steak, or seafood
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 3-5 minutes for fresh pasta. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Melt the butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it bubbles gently.
- Sauté the garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Incorporate heavy cream: Pour in heavy cream, raise heat slightly, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan: Whisk in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the broccoli: Toss in broccoli florets and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender.
- Combine the tortellini: Add cooked tortellini to the sauce, gently tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if sauce is too thick.
- Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and add optional toppings like chicken or shrimp.
Notes
To make ahead, prepare the sauce separately. This dish can also be customized with different proteins or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg