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Fifteen Minute Tortellini + Broccoli Mac and Cheese

March 12th, 2013 10 Comments


You’ve heard it before - but when I do lunch, I want it fast. For those quick lunches when I want to make something hearty, I always have a package of our favorite refrigerated pasta ready to go. It’s perfect for baked mac and cheese and is always a hit around here.

Every last bite gets eaten.

Tortellini + Broccoli Mac & Cheese

refrigerated tortellini 1 package
chopped broccoli 1 cup
shredded cheese 1 cup
milk 1/4 cup
butter 2 tbs
fresh ground pepper
panko breadcrumbs to top

Boil the water and cook the broccoli with the refrigerated pasta. Strain and put back into pot. Mix in the butter, milk and half of the cheese. Stir to melt. Then, place in a loaf pan. I find that one loaf pan is the perfect size for one package of pasta and broccoli.

Top the mac and cheese recipe with the rest of the cheese and sprinkle panko crumbs on top. Bake at 425 degrees for five minutes and Broil for 2-3 minutes. Watch it carefully when you switch to broil, it crisps up quick.

Delicious and fast, that’s my kind of mac and cheese.

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Haylie
Okay, why have I never thought of refrigerated pasta? Feeding 3-4 kids lunch, things can get boring fast and I hate making KD. This is great!
Haylie
Okay, why did I not think of refrigerated pasta?? Feeding 3-4 kids every day at lunch, things can get boring fast and I hate making KD. This is great!
OrangeHeroMama
Mmm. This sounds and looks sooooo good!!!
Randa Derkson
This looks absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to try this.
Sny Med
Why this looks so good! I have to say that I love the combination of broccoli and cheese. I'm also a big mac & cheese fan!

Jenna Em
Gingermommy
MMM this looks yummy! My oldest loves anything with broccoli, thanks for the recipe
Little Miss Kate
I love tortellini, never thought of adding broccoli, I will have to give this a try
Stephanie R
It's just as fast as boxed mac and cheese. I love the refrigerated pasta shortcut saves time when the kids are hungry and it's already past noon.
Kirsteen
Looks and sounds sooo good!!
Anonymous
This looks so good. I have some Olivieri that's ready to use!

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