Hot Tortellini Salad With Salami And Broccoli

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (make certain that the florets are completely dry before using)
• 4 -5 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 10 slices dry italian salami, julienned (can use more or less)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• fresh ground black pepper (optional and to taste)
• freshly grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cook the tortellini according to package directions.
• 2 if using the garlic powder mix in with the sour cream; set aside.
• 3 meanwhile in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl combine the broccoli florets with green onions and butter; cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes, remove and stir.
• 4 continue to cook for about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes longer or until the florets are just fork-tender.
• 5 drain the tortellini and add to the broccoli mixture along with salami, sour cream and basil.
• 6 return to microawve and cook until heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
• 7 season with freshly ground black pepper to taste if desired, then sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top.
• 8 allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.