Mushroom Tortellini with Asparagus

Mushroom Tortellini with Asparagus is a quick weeknight dinner made with fresh asparagus, mushrooms and packaged tortellini with a Asiago cream sauce.

Asparagus and mushrooms are individually packed with flavor. The freshness of the asparagus complements the earthy taste of mushrooms so well.

The fresh asparagus and the meaty mushrooms, mixed with one of Italy’s comfort foods, Tortellini, are all bound together lightly, with a deliciously tasting Asiago cream sauce.

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Mushroom Tortellini with Asparagus

1 package cheese tortellini

1 pint heavy cream

¼ cup grated Asiago cheese

6 asparagus stalks, preferably thin stalks

1 4 oz. can mushrooms

1 cup baby spinach

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Bring a pot of water to boiling. Separately prepare a bowl of cold water with some ice.

Add salt to the boiling water and blanch the asparagus for 2 – 3 minutes until they just start to become tender.

Remove and add asparagus to the cold water to stop the cooking and set the color.

Remove to a paper towel to drain and dice into ½ inch pieces. You could do this ahead of time and keep the prepare asparagus in the refrigerator.

Next bring a pot of water to boil and the Tortellini according to package instructions.

While cooking the pasta, heat a large sauté pot over medium heat and add 3/4 of the cream. While the cream is heating continue to stir and allow it to slow reduce, scrap sides of pot if needed.

When the cream has reduced by about 1/3 lower the heat and simmer, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Next add the asiago cheese to the cream, and turn the heat to high, stir in till cheese is melted. Add mushrooms and black pepper, and stir in.

Tortellini should be done now, so quickly drain and add to the cream along with the asparagus and toss to combine.

Place spinach on top of mixture and place a lid over pot, and allow spinach to wilt, about 4 minutes.

If you see the cream sauce to thick and would like it a bit thinner, just add a little more cream a tablespoon at a time till you see the thinness you desire.

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Plate paste and garnish with cheese, if desired.

A great addition to this plated Mushroom Tortellini with Asparagus would be some roasted pine nuts.

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More Delicious Favorites With Asparagus

• Asparagus & Mushroom Frittata
• Sautéed Asparagus Garlic & Smoked Bacon
• Roasted Cheesy Asparagus
• Balsamic-Honey Glazed Chicken and Asparagus

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