Lemon Garlic Broccoli Tortellini

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Ingredients

  • 1 10 ounce package of refrigerated tortellini
  • 1-2 cups cooked broccoli (I used 2)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/8 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Cook tortellini and broccoli in salted, boiling water.
  2. Heat olive oil in small saucepan, adding minced garlic. Cook for 45 seconds.
  3. Add juice of lemon and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add tortellini and broccoli to sauce.
  5. Sprinkle lemon zest and red pepper flakes over pasta and broccoli.
  6. Add shredded parmesan to pan and mix together.

Enjoy!

Until next time, Kris