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Tortellini and Broccoli Casserole

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Tortellini and broccoli baked in a cheesy tomato sauce.

Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Tortellini

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
1/4 cupButter
2 clovesGarlic; finely chopped
1 Onion; finely chopped
1/4 cupFlour
2 cupsMilk
1 cupTomato puree or sauce
1 tablespoonTomato paste
1/2 teaspooneach, dried thyme, basil and oregano
1 teaspoonSalt
1/2 teaspoonBlack pepper
1 poundTortellini (meat or cheese)
1 bunchBroccoli; trimmed and cut into chunks
2 cupsCheddar or marble cheese; grated
1/2 cupParmesan cheese; grated

Tortellini and Broccoli Casserole Preparation

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onion. Cook gently 3 to 4 min until fragrant and tender.

2. Sprinkle with flour. Cook 3 to 4 min longer; don't brown.

3. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, salt and pepper. Cook 5 min. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

4. Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 5 min. Add broccoli and continue to cook for 3 min longer. Drain well.

5. Combine drained tortellini mixture with sauce. Add marble or Cheddar cheese. Transfer to a 3 qt (3 L) baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

6. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F (180 C) for 30 min or until hot and lightly browned.

Notes

This sauce is simple but very tasty. Make extra and freeze some for later ;)

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Calories Per Serving: 250
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