Tortellini & Asparagus

Name: Tortellini & Asparagus
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Fresh asparagus; 1 lb Cheese tortellini (I used frozen); 1 can Petit diced tomatoes drained, or 1-2 cups fresh diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup Olive oil; 5 clove Garlic, minced (2 tablespoons); 1 tbsp Dried basil; 1 tsp Red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar (optional); 1 as needed Parmesan cheese, toasted Italian bread crumbs, or crushed croutons for topping

supernanny @supernanny5

Minnesota

Just love asparagus! Always trying to create new dishes to feature the fabulous veggie. Enjoy!

supernanny @supernanny5

Minnesota

Just love asparagus! Always trying to create new dishes to feature the fabulous veggie. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

1 lbFresh asparagus
1 lbCheese tortellini (I used frozen)
1 canPetit diced tomatoes drained, or 1-2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
1/4 cupOlive oil
5 cloveGarlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
1 tbspDried basil
1 tspRed pepper flakes
2 tbspBalsamic vinegar (optional)
1as needed Parmesan cheese, toasted Italian bread crumbs, or crushed croutons for topping

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Steps

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.