Lemon Broccoli Tortellini Kid Friendly

Updated April 06, 2021 Lemon Broccoli Tortellini Recipe – cheese tortellini recipe with roasted broccoli, spinach, lemon, and parmesan cheese. This easy pasta dish is a favorite weeknight dinner. How do you get your kids to eat broccoli? You make them Lemon Broccoli Tortellini. It’s that simple. Our boys go back and forth when it comes to broccoli and I never know what nights will be a broccoli win. I do know that when I serve them this Lemon Broccoli Tortellini recipe there is never a complaint and they clean their plates. This tortellini recipe is magic, at least I consider it magic, mom magic. Any night our boys eat their vegetables, clean their plate, and don’t complain is a magical night and a huge mom win!

Roasted Broccoli

For this tortellini recipe, I roast the broccoli which brings out the BEST flavor. Roasted broccoli is my all-time favorite vegetable. If you haven’t tried roasted broccoli you are really missing out, but don’t worry, you won’t be missing out for long because you are going to make this recipe and fall sooooo in love! The roasted lemon broccoli gets tossed into buttery, garlicky cheese tortellini. I also add in some spinach because the boys never notice and two green vegetables in one dinner is a major victory!

Favorite Tortellini Recipe

The broccoli and tortellini are bursting with a nice and light lemon flavor. To finish off the dish, I sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top. This easy tortellini recipe is one of my favorites. It’s always a dinner winner at our house and I think you will like it too. I serve it as a main dish, usually with a green salad or fruit salad on the side. You could also serve this pasta dish as a side with chicken, fish, or steak. It is also a favorite at potlucks and dinner parties. Everyone loves this cheesy pasta dish!

How to Store

The tortellini will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After reheating, drizzle a little olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the top and toss to freshen it up. You can also garnish it with additional Parmesan cheese. And I think it is good cold, right from the refrigerator too. It tastes more like a cold pasta salad.