Broccoli & Tortellini Light Alfredo

Prep Time: 5 Min | Total Time: 35 Min | Serving Size: 4-6

Ingredients:

1 pkg (300 g) tortellini (any flavour)
1 pkg (500 g) Green Giant* VALLEY SELECTIONS* Frozen Cut Broccoli
1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup (250 mL) skim milk
4 tsp (20 mL) flour
1/4 cup (50 mL) no-fat sour cream or yogurt
1/4 cup (50 mL) grated parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) nutmeg
white pepper and hot pepper sauce to taste

Method:

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli; drain well.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat and cook onion and garlic until translucent.

Whisk in milk, flour and bring to boil.

Reduce heat, stir in sour cream, cheese and seasonings.

Serve over pasta broccoli mixture.

For this recipe you'll need Valley Selections* Cut Broccoli

Nutritional Information: 1 Serving (1/4 of recipe) : Calories 430 Total Fat 18g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 870 mg; Total Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 5g); Protein 26g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 45%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25%

Tip: Take advantage of summer's fresh herbs, by adding basil, oregano or thyme to this guilt-free pasta dish.