The Realtors Creamy Cheese Tortellini With Asparagus Recipes

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in boiling water for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and cook for 2 minutes more. Drain well and add ham, Alfredo sauce and pesto to the pot. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until all ingredients are warmed. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Boil broth with garlic, thyme, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large heavy skillet until reduced to about 1 cup, about 6 minutes. Discard thyme sprigs and zest.
• Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) according to package directions. Drain.
• Stir cornstarch into cream, then whisk into broth. Bring to a simmer, whisking, then continue to simmer 1 minute. Add asparagus and simmer until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and tortellini and cook, gently stirring, until heated through.

CREAMY HERB TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• While the tortellini is boiling, heat the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. When butter is almost fully melted, add the herbs, onion and garlic.
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. You don't want it to sizzle, you are just warming them in the butter, so the low heat is important.
• Put the creme fraiche in a serving bowl large enough to hold the tortellini. Add the warm butter herb mixture and stir to combine - it doesn't have to be stirred to a smooth consistency, the hot pasta will take care of that.
• Drain the pasta and add to the serving bowl, mixing well to coat pasta. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

CHEESE TORTELLINI PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine broccoli and 1/4 cup water; microwave, covered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; drain. Repeat with asparagus and remaining water., Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. In a small bowl, whisk flour and broth until smooth., Cut orange pepper, zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4-in.-thick strips. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add vegetable strips; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Add green onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir broth mixture to combine; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Add broccoli, asparagus, tortellini, 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt; heat through, tossing gently to combine. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from heat; stir in herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Drain tortellini; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cheeses and asparagus mixture.

TORTELLINI AND ASPARAGUS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil and melt butter over medium high heat.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
• Add the flour to make a rue, cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add the half-and-half, chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and steam.
• Combine cream sauce, ham, bacon, asparagus, and tortellini. Serve immediately.

CREAMY PARMESAN CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Boil tortellini according to packages.
• Melt butter in large high sided skillet over medium high heat.
• Add ham to pan and cook through.
• Add heavy whipping cream and heat for 7-8 minutes stirring regularly.
• Sprinkle two dashes of nutmeg and add parmesan cheese and stir inches.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
• Add drained tortellini to sauce before serving.

THE REALTOR'S CREAMY CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Boil broth with garlic, thyme and lemon pepper in a large heavy skillet until reduced to about 1 cup, about 6 minutes or so.
• Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) according to package directions. Drain.
• Stir cornstarch into cream, then whisk into broth. Bring to a simmer, whisking, then continue to simmer 1 minute. Add asparagus and simmer until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese and tortellini and cook, gently stirring, until heated through.