The Realtor's Creamy Cheese Tortellini With Asparagus

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2-1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and thinly sliced diagonally in 1 1/2 inch pieces (3/4 pound)
• 3/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Recipe

• 1 boil broth with garlic, thyme and lemon pepper in a large heavy skillet until reduced to about 1 cup, about 6 minutes or so.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.