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“When we lived in Seattle, my favorite restaurant served a wonderful dish I ordered every time I ate there. When we moved away, I came up with this to satisfy my craving.” Darlene Brenden - Salem, Oregon
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Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 678 calories, 46 g fat (28 g saturated fat), 169 mg cholesterol, 914 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 26 g protein.
Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Tortellini in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p31
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When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.
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Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by scrapo
Very good! I added some diced cooked chicken to it and also some garlic powder. My little sister had never liked broccoli before she had this dish and now whe always requests it w/ her white sauce pasta dishes! LOL
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2010 by chelle1219
This was DELICIOSO!!! I added sauteed garlic and chicken breast with a little extra salt for flavor and some protein, and my family LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this meal! It goes perfectly with crusty french bread and a nice, chilled glass of wine. :-)
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by sammy139
This was sutch a good easy meal to make.I will keep and make alot.I used a little bit more broccoli it was perfect.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2010 by meghabs
Instead of 2 cups of heavy whipping cream I used 1 cup, and 1 cup of skim milk to make it a bit more figure friendly. I also added lightly sauteed onions. It was delicious.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2010 by adamray7
I will be adding this to my list of keepers! Although high in calories, it was wonderful comfort food! I cut the recipe in half (because I am the only one who likes tortellini in my house) but I still used the 1 cup of broccolli and if I ever made the whole recipe I would double the broccoli, since it really doesn't use much. Just to note when I used the whole cup of broccoli I did not have much extra sauce. I think mozzerella cheese and chicken would also be good sprinkled on top! I used microvable broccoli to cut down on dishes and time and I used grated parmesan. Good, thanks for sharing!
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2009 by ABaker521
It was a good, quick, work week dinner. I cut the recipe in half and it worked well. And, as usual when I cook I didn't have all the right ingredients (is it only me??!) I used frozen broccoli and microwaved about 2/3 of the recommended time, then added it to the whipping cream. I also didn't have nearly enough Parmesan cheese, so I used mozzarella instead. The subsitutes worked well, and I'll be making it again~ with whatever I have on hand : )P.S. I think I'll add chicken (when I have that too)
It was a good, quick, work week dinner. I cut the recipe in half and it worked well. And, as usual when I cook I didn't have all the right ingredients (is it only me??!) I used frozen broccoli and microwaved about 2/3 of the recommended time, then added it to the whipping cream. I also didn't have nearly enough Parmesan cheese, so I used mozzarella instead. The subsitutes worked well, and I'll be making it again~ with whatever I have on hand : )
P.S. I think I'll add chicken (when I have that too)
Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2009 by SherryRoss
I liked this recipe, I would add more broccoli to it. It was simple to prepare and I made it ahead of time, and heated it in the microwave
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2009 by hallie1986
The original recipe was loaded with saturated fat because of the heavy whipping cream. Instead I used fat free half-and-half and that worked well. I also added in some grilled chicken strips. If you wanted to cut the calories even more you could use reduced fat parm cheese as well. Happy dishes!
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2009 by zucchinilady
I was looking through my TOH for a quick dinner - found this and am so glad I tried it!! So tasty and my husband told me to make sure I kept the recipe handy! creamy and great flavor!
Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2009 by tkarinas
I made this recipe for a family gathering and had to make it about three times as large, as we had a ton of people show up. Everyone loved it and I ended up giving out the recipe to most of the ladies there that night. I would definitely make this again.
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