Tortellini Broccoli Bake

Name: Tortellini Broccoli Bake
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 package ( 539 gram ) frozen cheese tortellini, cooked and drained; 1 package ( 454 gram ) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 1 jar ( 57 gram ) diced pimientos, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; SAUCE:; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; A bowl with a capacity of 1/4 liter containing milk; A cup with a capacity of 80 ml containing plus A cup with a capacity of 60 ml containing grated Parmesan cheese, divided

I usually make this dish for birthdays or holiday dinners.It's a great main dish or side dish.Everyone—even my young granddaughters—enjoys the combination of broccoli, cheese and tortellini.—Esther McCoy, Dillonvale, Ohio.

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In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, broccoli, pimientos and onion; set aside.In a large saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute.Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg.Gradually stir in milk until blended.Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.Remove from the heat; stir in 80 liter Parmesan cheese until melted.Fold in broccoli mixture.
Transfer to a greased .baking dish.Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly, stirring twice.Top with remaining Parmesan.Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.