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Browned Butter Three-Cheese Tortellini and Broccoli

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By Andi Bidwell
Updated Mar 6, 2013
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A filling, meatless pasta dish made in only 25 minutes, this recipe uses brown butter for extra flavor.

Browned Butter Three-Cheese Tortellini and Broccoli

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
  • 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (do not use margarine or vegetable oil spreads)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, microwave broccoli as directed on package.
  • Step 
    3
    In same Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Cook 2 to 5 minutes longer, stirring often, until butter stops foaming and browned bits form at bottom of pan. Remove from heat.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir sage, garlic, lemon peel and salt into browned butter. Gently fold in cooked tortellini and broccoli.

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