Tortellini Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) containers alfredo sauce, refrigerated
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (20 ounce) package cheese tortellini, refrigerated
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
1/2 cup garlic and herb-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
In medium bowl, stir together Alfredo sauce, 2 cups of water and pepper.
Pour 1 cup sauce mixture into bottom of 2 1/2-quart casserole.
Arrange half the tortellini (uncooked) in a single layer over sauce.
Sprinkle with broccoli.
Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over top.
Repeat layering remaining tortellini and remaining sauce.
Cover with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Heat broiler.
In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs and olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle crumbs on top.
Place casserole under broiler about 4 inches from heat until crumbs are golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.