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Tortellini and Broccoli Alfredo

[ 0 ] 04/25/2009 |

This recipe was shared with us by Fergie at Living, Loving, Laughing. It sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing, Fergie!
Tortellini and Broccoli Alfredo

Points Value: 5 (*I added shrimp to the recipe so my version may be 7
points)

Prep: 4 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
1 (12-ounce) package fresh broccoli florets
1 (1.6-ounce) envelope Alfredo sauce mix (such as Knorr)
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 teaspoon light butter
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup pre-shredded fresh Parmesean cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, omitting salt and fat;
add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain well. (*I
added shrimp during the last 2 minutes)

2.While pasta cooks, preparing sauce mix according to package directions,
using fat-free milk, butter, and nutmeg.

3. Combine sauce and pasta and broccoli mixture; toss well to coat. Top
each serving evenly with parmesan cheese and pepper.

Yeild:5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Per Serving: CAL 268 (25% from fat); FAT 7.5g (sat 3.7g); PRO 14g; CARB
37.8; FIB 3.3g; CHOL 27mg; IRON 0.6mg; SOD 785mg; CALC 185mg

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Category: Main Course

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