Tortellini and Broccoli Casserole

Submitted by mandagirl

"This goes great with crusty bread and a garden salad."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli
• 1 lb meat-filled tortellini or 1 lb cheese tortellini
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
• 10 -12 slices American cheese
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Wash broccoli and cut into bite size pieces.
3. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes and drain.
4. Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain.
5. Mix broccoli and tortellini together and set aside.
6. In a medium size pan heat butter until melted.
7. Stir in flour salt and pepper.
8. Mix chicken broth and milk together and add slowly to flour/butter mixture.
9. Cook and stir until thickened.
10. Spray and 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
11. Layer in pan: 1/2 tortellini broccoli mixture, 1/2 the white sauce, 1/2 the American cheese slices and 1 can of tomatoes.
12. Repeat layers and top with Parmesan cheese.
13. Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly and hot.