Tortellini and Broccoli Casserole
| 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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