Pasta with Garlic and Asparagus

By á-26084

Ingredients

• 8 oz tortellini
• 1 lemon
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 oz thin asparagus thinly sliced on a diagonal
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
• salt and pepper
• Grated Parmesan, for serving

Details

Adapted from Womensday.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler remove 3 strips of zest from lemon. Thinly slice the zest.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and garlic season with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook tossing until the butter tuns golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, add the lemon zest and cook, tossing until the butter turns brown, about 2 minutes.
4. Toss the asparagus mixture with the tortelli and tarragon. Serve with Parmesan.