Name: Bacon Tortellini Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini -; 3 cups small fresh broccoli florets -; 1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces -; 2 garlic cloves, minced -; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon dried basil -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -; 2 cups 2% milk -; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided -; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided -; 2 teaspoons lemon juice -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Bacon Tortellini Bake

1. 1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini -

2. 3 cups small fresh broccoli florets -

3. 1/2 pound bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces -

4. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

5. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour -

6. 1 teaspoon dried basil -

7. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper -

9. 2 cups 2% milk -

10. 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided -

11. 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided -

12. 2 teaspoons lemon juice -

How to cook deliciously - Bacon Tortellini Bake

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes; drain.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan.

3. Stage

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

4. Stage

Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Add tortellini mixture and bacon; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and broccoli is tender.