Description
Rich and creamy Tortellini Alfredo featuring tender pasta, a luxurious sauce, and crisp-tender broccoli for a perfect comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini, cheese or meat-filled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grilled chicken, steak, or seafood (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.
- Add the heavy cream and stir gently until it simmers and thickens.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted into the cream.
- Cook the broccoli florets in the sauce for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the tortellini with the Alfredo sauce, ensuring even coverage.
- Serve with optional grilled chicken, steak, or seafood if desired.
Notes
Add a splash of cream when reheating to restore the sauce’s consistency. Freshly grated cheese works best for melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg