Bacon Tortellini Bake

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (20 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
3 c. small fresh broccoli florets
1/2 lb. bacon strips, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
2 c. 2% milk
3/4 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tsp. lemon juice

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes; drain.  

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally.  Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.  Discard drippings, reserving 1 Tbsp. in pan.

Reduce heat to medium-low.  Add garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 1 minutes.  Stir in flour, basil, salt and pepper until blended; gradually whisk in milk.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.  Remove from the heat.

Stir in 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese, 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.  Add tortellini mixture and bacon; toss to combine.  Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheeses.  Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and broccoli is tender.

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