Tortellini & Asparagus
Tortellini & Asparagus

Hey everyone, it’s Brad, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, tortellini & asparagus. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

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Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.

To begin with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have tortellini & asparagus using 9 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Tortellini & Asparagus:
  1. Prepare 1 lb Fresh asparagus
  2. Get 1 lb Cheese tortellini (I used frozen)
  3. Get 1 can Petit diced tomatoes drained, or 1-2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
  4. Prepare 1/4 cup Olive oil
  5. Prepare 5 clove Garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
  6. Take 1 tbsp Dried basil
  7. Take 1 tsp Red pepper flakes
  8. Get 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar (optional)
  9. Take 1 as needed Parmesan cheese, toasted Italian bread crumbs, or crushed croutons for topping

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Steps to make Tortellini & Asparagus:
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  2. Trim bottom ends of asparagus and discard (about 1 inch). Now chop the rest of the asparagus in bite size pieces (1-2 inches).
  3. Add tortellini and asparagus to boiling water and cook about 5-8 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp.
  4. Drain pasta and asparagus. Set aside.
  5. In the same pan, over medium, heat oil, garlic & spices for a couple of minutes while stirring. Careful not to let the garlic burn.
  6. Add in the tomatoes & balsamic vinegar.
  7. Add back the pasta and asparagus. Stir gently and cook a couple minutes to let the sauce completely coat the pasta.
  8. Top with Parmesan, Italian bread crumbs, or crushed croutons if desired.

Whether you want a hot appetizer for a party or a tasty, comforting weeknight meal option, double the batch because everyone is going to love it! One night I had frozen cheese tortellini on hand and didn't have a clue about what I was going to make. I scanned my cupboards and refrigerator and soon I was happily cooking away. So fresh-tasting and simple, this is a combination I turn to again and again! —Leo Parr, New Orleans, Louisiana Spinach cheese tortellini, peas, and bacon combined with delicious Alfredo sauce make this recipe a perfect fit for a festive party or a casual get together. Tag @kevinandamanda on Instagram and hashtag it #kevinandamanda Tortellini are ring-shaped pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia (in particular Bologna and Modena).

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