Tortellini & Asparagus
Tortellini & Asparagus

Hey everyone, it is Louise, welcome to my recipe page. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, tortellini & asparagus. One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Tortellini is ring-shaped pasta made from durum wheat and eggs, and stuffed with meat, cheese or vegetables. It sometimes comes in round, square and triangular shapes. Tortellini is a classic and versatile Italian noodle that tastes great in a variety of dishes.

Tortellini & Asparagus is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. They are fine and they look fantastic. Tortellini & Asparagus is something which I’ve loved my whole life.

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

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

Homemade tortellini is one of the most important recipes of my hometown, Bologna! Along with Bolognese ragù and Lasagne, this recipe is an authentic icon of the Emilian culinary tradition. In half a gallon of rapidly boiling salted water add the tortellini in batches. Tortellini is a ring-shaped pasta typically stuffed with (but not limited to) a mix of meat (such as pork loin, prosciutto crudo, or mortadella,) or cheese (such as cheddar or parmesan).

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.

Cheesy Tortellini Casserole is like lasagna, minus all the time and effort. Just boil some tortellini, mix with tomato sauce, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly. Including these noodles for easy tortellini soup not only increases its "fun factor" considerably, but also makes for a hearty, warming pasta-and-soup combo that's a cut above the ordinary. Spinach Tortellini en Brodo (in broth) is an Italian soup made with spinach and cheese tortellini and vegetables in a light broth. Cheesy Tortellini in a creamy, rich Garlic Parmesan sauce.

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