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    Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

    Published: Apr 12, 2020 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    During my time as a restaurant chef, Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo was always one of the popular dishes on the menu. The cost was lower because it was basically a pasta dish and everyone kind of fooled themselves into thinking it was healthy because it had broccoli in it! Hey, whatever works for you is ok with me.

    overhead  shot of white bowl with broccoli tortellini alfredo.

    The truth about most restaurant-style dishes is the majority of them are pretty easy to make and can be on your dinner table in a relatively short time. The trick to most dishes I made during my restaurant days was having the ingredients on hand and ready to use. Once you’ve got that taken care of most of the work is done.

    That’s when the magic happens in the kitchen and you start having fun cooking up delicious dishes for your friends and family! And trust me the happier you are in the kitchen the better the food will taste. You’ll also enjoy spending time in the kitchen and before long you’ll be making dinner all the time and saving a lot of money along the way! 

    Ingredients to make broccoli tortellini alfredo

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    Start by gathering the ingredients you’ll need to make broccoli tortellini alfredo. In chef speak we call this the mise en place which loosely translates to everything in its place. 

    The broccoli and tortellini need to be par-cooked so you could prep your ingredients earlier in the day or the day before making the cooking process quick and easy.

    Do I have to use Heavy Cream?

    No, you don’t. You can use light cream and even low-fat Greek yogurt.

    *FYI, you can’t heat Greek yogurt, it turns to liquid. If you want to use yogurt heat the tortellini and broccoli in a little milk with the seasonings. Then toss the mixture with Romano cheese and low-fat yogurt. 

    broccoli tortellini with broth in a white bowl.

    You can also make a version of this dish using chicken stock or vegetable stock instead of cream. My wife can’t tolerate too much cream so she had a small portion of the alfredo version and a larger portion of the broth version.

    What can I use instead of Cheese Tortellini in this dish?

    There are a lot of choices in the fresh pasta department of your supermarket. You can also find more choices in the freezer section. You’ll find many different fillings to choose from so use what you enjoy eating. Recipes are guidelines!

    • Mini-ravioli
    • Tortelloni
    • Gnocchi
    • Dry pasta shapes of your choice

    How to make broccoli tortellini alfredo

    cooked mushrooms in a saute pan.

    Let’s start making our dish. The first step is to saute the mushrooms. If you have any white wine on hand, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine. 

    *Deglazing the pan helps release the bits of deliciousness that have stuck to the pan. You don’t have to use wine, you can also use sparkling water.

    cream, romano cheese and spices with the mushrooms in a saute pan.

    Add the heavy cream, grated Romano cheese and spices to the pan. Bring the cream to a low boil, and let it continue to cook for about 5 minutes. The sauce will reduce and thicken.

    tortellini broccoli and carrots added to the cream mixture .

    Once the cream mixture has thickened, add the broccoli florets, tortellini and carrots to the pan. Mix them together with the alfredo sauce and heat the mixture over medium heat until the broccoli and tortellini are fully heated. Then serve and enjoy!

    *If the mixture gets to thick add milk, water, stock or more cream to thin out the sauce.

    Do I have to use mushrooms?

    No, you don’t. In fact, you don’t have to use broccoli if you don’t like broccoli. You can use any of your favorite veggies in this dish. I always tell my friends that recipes are guidelines and to cook with ingredients that you like to eat.

    broccoli tortellini alfredo in a white bowl.

    Serve the broccoli tortellini alfredo immediately and garnish with chopped parsley and more shredded carrots if you like.

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    Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

    When it comes to deliciousness my Broccoli Tortelllini Alfredo is sure to bring smiles to your dinner table! And the best part is you can have this restaurant-style dish on your table in 30 minutes or less.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian, Italian – American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 550kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cheese tortellini par cooked
    • 2 cups broccoli florets par cooked
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • ¼ cup carrots shredded
    • ½ cup Romano cheese *more if you like it extra cheesy
    • 1½ cups heavy cream *if you want extra sauce increase to 2 cups
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp granulated garlic
    • 1 tsp granulated onion
    • parsley finely minced for garnish
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    Instructions

    • The first step is to saute the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. If you have any white wine on hand, deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine at the end of the cooking process.
    • Add the heavy cream, grated Romano cheese and spices to the pan. Bring the cream to a low boil, and let it continue to cook for about 5 minutes. The sauce will reduce and thicken.
    • Once the cream mixture has thickened, add the broccoli florets, tortellini and carrots to the pan. Mix them together with the alfredo sauce and heat the mixture over medium heat until the broccoli and tortellini are fully heated.
      *If the sauce is too thick or you want extra sauce, add additional cream, chicken stock, or milk to thin it out.
    • Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

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    Notes

    *Deglazing the pan helps release the bits of deliciousness that have stuck to the pan. You don’t have to use wine, you can also use sparkling water.
    *If the mixture gets to thick add milk, water, stock or more cream to thin out the sauce.
    *You can also make a version of this dish using chicken stock or vegetable stock instead of cream.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2984IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Alena

      April 17, 2020 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      As someone who misses going out to eat, I’m so excited about this recipe! It’s perfect for date night!

      Reply
    2. Swathi

      April 15, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      This looks not only delicious but also complete meal I love creamy Alfredo sauce with tortellini and broccoli and carrots makes it more delicious.

      Reply
    3. Rika Livingston

      April 15, 2020 at 1:27 am

      5 stars
      That looks fantastic. I love alfredo and tortellini! I’d love to try this soon.

      Reply
    4. Bohemian Babushka

      April 14, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Babushka will be looking up the definition of “par cooked” porque she plans to make this dish as is! And then she plans to try the broth version too.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 15, 2020 at 9:31 am

        par-cooked just means to partially cook the ingredient so the final step of heating it will finish the cooking process.

        Reply
    5. Lizzie Lau

      April 14, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      5 stars
      While I love the richness of an Alfredo sauce, I find that the older I get the less dairy agrees with me. The chicken broth version is fantastic!

      Reply
    6. Kita Bryant

      April 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      That recipe looks so good. Broccoli and Alfredo go together so well. Would love to try this!

      Reply
    7. Catalina

      April 14, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Tortellini, broccoli and Alfredo sauce – all in one dish – is exactly what I want! The best ever!

      Reply
    8. Kathy

      April 14, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      I love Alfredo, but I’ve never had it like this before. I am definitely interested in trying this recipe. I love tortellini, so I’m sure this is amazing.

      Reply
    9. Fiona

      April 14, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Love a creamy pasta so will defo be making this during lockdown

      Reply
    10. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

      April 14, 2020 at 10:04 am

      This alfredo recipe sounds absolutely delicious to me. I would love to make this over the weekend. I’ve been doing more cooking now than I ever have in the past.

      Reply
    11. Lynndee

      April 14, 2020 at 8:31 am

      I haven’t had this dish before. I did have a tortellini dish before and I had alfredo too. I must try this.

      Reply
    12. Pinay Mommy

      April 13, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      I am not good with cooking but I would definitely love to eat Tortellini and Broccoli with an Alfredo Sauce! Craving something like this lately.

      Reply
    13. Marysa

      April 13, 2020 at 7:41 pm

      This sounds delicious! I love tortellini, broccoli and alfredo, and this combination looks so tasty.

      Reply
    14. Rena

      April 13, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing and I will definitely be trying to make it this weekend if I can find fresh veggies!

      Reply
    15. Beth

      April 13, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is a perfect recipe for my family. My youngest is a vegetarian, and we eat pasta about once a week. I’m excited to make this!

      Reply
    16. cait

      April 13, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      my husband is a huge broccoli alfredo fan so id love to try and make this for him and the rest of the family

      Reply
    17. Heather

      April 13, 2020 at 12:33 pm

      This looks so delicious. I love tortellini and love alfredo sauce. We have definitely been experimenting with pasta lately.

      Reply
    18. Tasheena

      April 13, 2020 at 11:30 am

      I’ve actually never have the combination of these flavors together before. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try. I know my family is going to love it.

      Reply
    19. Amber Myers

      April 13, 2020 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Oooo we love tortellini so this would be a tasty dinner. I’d have to leave our the mushrooms though. I think they taste like slimy feet. But everything else looks fabulous.

      Reply
    20. melissa chapman

      April 13, 2020 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      In these days of quarentine it is nice to see a dish like this to brighten up the day. I know so many people would love a dish like this while in their homes.

      Reply
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