Tortellini Alfredo Casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 2 containers (10-oz) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 20-oz pkg cheese tortellini
• 10-oz box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
• 1/2 c garlic/herb or parmesan bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp EVOO

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 400
2. In medium mixing bowl, combine alfredo, pepper, and 2 c water.
3. Pour 1 c mixture into bottom of round casserole.
4. Arrange half of the raw tortellini in a single layer over sauce.
5. Sprinkle with broccoli.
6. Pour 1.5 c sauce over.
7. Arrange remaining tortellini and pour over remaining sauce.
8. Cover with foil
9. Bake for 45 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, heat EVOO over medium-low in small skillet.
11. Add breadcrumbs and heat, stirring frequently, until toasted.
12. When casserole is done, sprinkle with crumbs.
13. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

( adapted from familycircle.com )

-- JMag Guthrie - 2016-05-26