Tortellini Casserole

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Tortellini Casserole

 

2  containers (10 oz. ea.) refrigerated Alfredo sauce

1/8  tsp. ground black pepper

1 pkg. (20 oz.) refrigerated green and white mixed cheese tortellini

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained

1/2 cup garlic and herb flavored or Parmesan flavored bread crumbs

2 to 3 TB olive oil

 

1. Preheat oven to 375º F.

 

2. In medium size bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce, 2 cups water and pepper.

Pour 1 cup sauce mixture

into bottom of 2-1/2 quart shallow casserole. Arrange half the tortellini

(uncooked) in a single layer over

the sauce; sprinkle with chopped broccoli. Pour 1-1/2 cups sauce over top.

Repeat layering remaining

tortellini and remaining sauce. Cover with foil.

 

3. Bake in a 375º F., oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. Heat broiler.

 

4. In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and olive oil until evenly

coated. Sprinkle crumbs on top.

 

5. Place casserole under broiler about 4 inches from heat until crumbs are

golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

 

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

 

Makes 8 servings.

 

Nutrition Information:

Per serving = calories 467, total fat 32 g, sat fat 14 g, cholesterol 68 mg,

sodium 945 mg, carbs 31 g, fiber 2 g, protein 14 g.