BROCCOLI TORTELLINI ALFREDO

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BROCCOLI TORTELLINI ALFREDO:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup heavy cream or milk (I used ½ cup nonfat milk and ½ cup heavy cream)
• ½ cup butter (1 stick)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
• 1 cup *fresh Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
• 1 20-ounce package of cheese tortellini
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• Italian flat-leaf parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add tortellini and cook to package instructions. Add the broccoli during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pan or skillet over medium-low heat melt the butter. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the milk/heavy cream. Bring to a simmer (small bubbles are starting to form around the edges - do not boil), then turn off heat and add in the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
3. Add the tortellini and broccoli to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and additional shredded Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately.

NOTES
Fresh Parmesan is best - the pre-shredded kind has a coating that helps it to hold it's shape in the bag, but also prevents it from melting smoothly. Always use fresh cheese when possible.

SOURCE yellowblissroad.com

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