Creamy Tortellini with Broccoli

Name: Creamy Tortellini with Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons Butter; 2-3 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon Salt (plus 1 tablespoon for the pasta water (we used kosher salt)); ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning; ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper; 3½ tablespoons Flour (all purpose); 3½ cups Milk (warmed (we use 2% reduced fat, whole milk can also be used)); ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, plus extra for serving if desired); 12 ounces Dry Tortellini (cooked to package directions (use cheese tortellini, spinach tortellini, or a combination)); 12 ounces Broccoli (washed, cut into bite sized pieces, steamed to desired doneness, and drained); Optional garnish: Crushed Red Pepper (Chopped Fresh Herbs (parsley, basil, thyme, etc.),)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Creamy tortellini with broccoli combines cheese tortellini and tender broccoli in a homemade Parmesan cream sauce. An easy pasta dinner that's ready in about 40 minutes.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:01 GMT