Pan Roasted Tortellini and Asparagus

Yield – 4 servings

Preparation Time – 10 minutes

Cooking Time – 15 minutes

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

Directions

• 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.