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Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

Name: Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini; 3/4 pound fresh broccoli florets; 1 envelope Alfredo sauce mix; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

“I indulge my weakness for Fettuccine Alfredo with this trimmer tortellini. It has the same rich flavor without the heaviness,” says Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland. Nutmeg adds a lovely accent to the sauce.

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Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
3/4 pound fresh broccoli florets
1 envelope Alfredo sauce mix
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 teaspoons reduced-fat butter
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last few minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk the sauce mix and milk. Add butter and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Drain tortellini and broccoli; place in a large bowl. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, Parmesan cheese and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 262 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 919mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.

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