Cheese Tortellini With Roasted Cauliflower & Filberts

By PKMom

Ingredients

• 1 small head (3 cups) cauliflower, cut into small florets
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-in. pieces 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup Filberts, chopped
• 2 small shallots, finely diced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh Thyme
• 1 pkg fresh Cheese Filled Tortellini (350 g)
• 2 tbsp finely sliced fresh chives, for garnish

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine cauliflower, olive oil and bacon. Season with salt and pepper and mix. Spread mixture out in a large roasting pan and roast, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is golden and bacon is crisp, about 15 to 18 min. Stir in nuts, shallots and thyme. Return pan to oven and roast 3 to 5 min. longer.

Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain well and toss gently with the roasted cauliflower mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary, garnish with chives and serve.