Tortellini And Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat., Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Add tortellini mixture and bacon; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and broccoli is tender. Freeze option: Sprinkle remaining cheeses over unbaked casserole. Cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix pasta sauce and milk until blended.
• Reserve 3/4 cup cheese for later use. Combine remaining cheese with all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
• Bake 20 min. Stir tortellini mixture. Top with reserved cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and tortellini as directed on bags. Drain; place in large serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat pasta sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Pour sauce over broccoli and tortellini; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium. Add broccoli and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until broccoli is crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes (if skillet gets too dry, add a little water).
• Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return tortellini to pot. Add broccoli mixture, tomatoes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter; season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Gradually, add enough reserved pasta water to create a sauce that lightly coats tortellini. Serve immediately.