Pan Roasted Tortellini and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 20 oz. box cheese tortellini
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Pepper to taste
- 1 lb. asparagus
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp seasoning salt
- Garnish: fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat and toast the tortellini for 1 minute. Pour in the warm water, cover and let the tortellini steam-cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Once they have swelled, stir in the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir and let simmer over low heat for 4 to 5 more minutes. Season with pepper to taste.
- Lay the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil and seasoning salt over the top. Roast in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until bright green and fork tender.
- Serve Pan Roasted Tortellini and Asparagus with fresh basil garnish.
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