20ouncesCheese and spinach tortellini - 1 package from refrigerator section
4cupsFresh broccoli florets
4cupsCooked chicken - chopped
½cupParmesan cheese - grated
15Ritz crackers - crushed
3TablespoonsButter - melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion and next two ingredients, and saute for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add flour and cook for one minute, stirring until smooth.
Whisk in broth, half and half and white wine. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, 6-8 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat and add cheese, salt and pepper. Stir in tortellini, broccoli and chicken. Spoon into a lightly greased 13×9 casserole dish.
Stir together 1/2 cup grated cheese, crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
Different Vegetables: Try using spinach, kale, mushrooms or whatever you have.
Pasta: Try using mini raviolis or different flavors of tortellini such as meat, make with beef, sausage, or mushroom.
Sauce: Make baked tortellini by using a jar red sauce such as fra diavolo or tomato sauce.