Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

This Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo is bursting with flavor with its pillowy cheese-stuffed tortellini in a creamy garlic parmesan alfredo sauce with broccoli florets.

On a cold winter evening there is nothing better than creamy cheesy pasta, and my favorite type of pasta is tortellini, as you can tell by al my tortellini recipes!

Fettuccini is a favorite as well, but I wanted to do a twist on the classic Fettuccini Alfredo and substitute my favorite tortellini pasta instead!

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What Is Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo?

Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo is cheese-stuffed tortellini covered in a creamy garlic parmesan white Alfredo sauce with fresh broccoli added for color, nutrition and flavor.

It is a creamy, hearty Italian inspired comfort food that perfect on a cold winter evening or after snow skiing.

What Do I need To Make Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo?

When you are planning your shopping trip to the grocery store, you will need to pick up these items in order to make the Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo. There are no unusual or exotic items. Many you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry.

Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the blog post for the printable recipe card that lists all the amounts for ingredients as well as detailed instructions for how to make Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo.

• Cheese-Stuffed Tortellini
• Fresh broccoli florets (cut into fairly small florets)
• Butter
• Garlic
• Flour
• Heavy Cream
• Salt and Pepper
• Italian Seasoning (made with dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc.)
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

It is really easy to make this Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo. Seriously, it can be on the table in about 20 minutes.

• Boil the tortellini and broccoli together in a large pot water.
• Drain the tortellini and broccoli and place into a serving bowl.

How To Make Alfredo Sauce

While the tortellini and broccoli are boiling, you will make the alfredo sauce. Many people are afraid of making this sauce from scratch, but it is very easy to make. 

• In a large skillet over medium low heat, add the butter and stir until it melts.
• Add the flour and stir with the butter until it makes like a paste.
• Add the minced garlic and stir for about a minute.
• Then slowly pour in the heavy cream and continue stirring until the butter flour paste is dissolved into the heavy cream.
• Add the salt, pepper, and Italian Seasoning and stir.
• Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese.
• Pour the sauce over the cheese tortellini and broccoli in the bowl and stir.
• Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or basil as a garnish (optional)

Tips For Making A Perfect Alfredo Sauce

• Don’t leave the Alfredo sauce unattended. You need to watch it closely and stir frequently.
• Don’t let the butter burn. This goes hand and hand with the first tip. If the butter burns, throw it out and start over.
• Stir the flour constantly and don’t let it clump. Break up flour clumps as you stir. No one wants bites of raw flour in their Alfredo sauce.
• Don’t add the heavy cream too quickly. Pour it slowly allowing the butter and flour mixture to blend in with the heavy cream.
• Use fresh parmesan cheese and not the canned grated fake parmesan. You will taste a world of difference and have a better tasting Alfredo sauce.

Variations on Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

Chicken. An easy way to add some additional protein and flavor to the recipe is to add some cooked chicken. I think it would be especially good with my Cajun Blackened Chicken or Rotisserie Chicken Breast Tenders or just use either store-bought rotisserie chicken. 

Salmon. Another variation that we love is to add our Cajun Blacken Salmon to the Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo for a spicy yet healthy additional protein.

Other Vegetables. You can add other vegetables, such as spinach, asparagus, or carrots, either in addition to the broccoli or in lieu of broccoli if you are not a fan of broccoli.

What To Serve with Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo

I love to serve this Broccoli Tortellini with a hearty yet healthy bread and a salad. The recipes below are some of my favorites.

Honey Oat Wheat Bread by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures is a delicious yeast bread that bakes up soft and tender for a tasty, warming side dish to go with your Broccoli Tortellini Alfredo.

Winter Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette by Home.Made.Interest is an easy Winter Salad recipe is full of winter fruits and nuts like pecans, pears, and cranberries and topped with a homemade vinaigrette.

Italian Style Wedge Salad by Cupcakes and Kale Chips is a classic, traditional salad recipe with an Italian-inspired twist.

Italian Wedding Soup – A meatball and vegetable soup with a warm, flavorful broth.

Additional Tortellini Recipes

If you like this recipe, be sure to try these other tortellini recipes:

Tortellini Al Forno – This Tortellini Al Forno, a copycat Olive Garden recipe, has pillowy cheese filled tortellini in a rich parmesan cream sauce with crumbled bacon and chives.

Tortellini Bake – Cheese tortellini, Italian Sausage, and Spinach are covered in a cheesy, creamy tomato meat sauce for a delicious and easy casserole.

Bacon Broccoli Tortellini Salad – This is one of my favorite pasta salads for an outdoor BBQ, picnic, or tailgating party and has been lightened up by reducing the sugar in the sweet and tangy dressing!

Tortellini Lasagna – Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna is perfect when you want lasagna in 20 minutes but don’t have the time to make it from scratch.

Pesto Tortellini Salad – Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad makes a delightful summer pasta salad with tortellini, pesto, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella!