Description
This Tortellini Alfredo Broccoli Bake is a comforting and delicious weeknight dinner that combines cheesy tortellini, rich Alfredo sauce, and fresh broccoli. It’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 24–30 ounces jarred Alfredo sauce
- 4–5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 pound cooked ground beef
- 1.5 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your tortellini and cook according to package directions, but aim for al dente – slightly undercooked. Once cooked, drain the tortellini well and set aside.
- While the tortellini cooks, prepare your broccoli. If using fresh florets, blanch them in the boiling water for about 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking, then drain thoroughly. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown your pound of ground beef. Drain any excess fat and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- In a very large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked tortellini, blanched broccoli florets, seasoned cooked ground beef, and the entire jar of Alfredo sauce. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Pour the tortellini mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the top generously with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Place the baking dish in your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Let the bake rest for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the tortellini, as it will continue to cook in the oven. You can enhance jarred Alfredo sauce with sautéed garlic or a pinch of nutmeg. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or cheeses for variety.