Easy Broccoli Cheese Tortellini

Name: Easy Broccoli Cheese Tortellini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 ounces cheese tortellini; 2 heads broccoli, florets roughly chopped; 2 lemons, preferably Meyer, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large handfuls baby spinach; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 cup grated manchego cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; kosher salt and pepper

A quick and easy pasta recipe

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Ingredients

6 servings

8 ounces cheese tortellini
2 heads broccoli, florets roughly chopped
2 lemons, preferably Meyer, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large handfuls baby spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated manchego cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt and pepper

Steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and broccoli and cook according to package directions until the tortellini is al dente, about 4-6 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, add the lemon slices. Just before draining, remove 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain. Pick out the lemon slices. Return the pot to the stove and set over medium heat. Add the olive oil and lemon slices. Fry until lightly golden on each side, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove the pot from the heat. Add the tortellini, broccoli, spinach, chives, butter, cheese and a splash of the pasta cooking water. Toss until the cheese has melted, adding more water, little by little to create a loose sauce. Season with crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Enjoy!