Garlic Parmesan Cheese Tortellini

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: Yield: 6 Source:

Ingredients

1 pkg 20 oz cheese tortellini *see notes

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons flour

1 3/4 cup half n half

1/2 cup Parmesan freshly grated

6 pieces bacon

1/2 lb asparagus chopped washed trimmed and cut into 1" pieces

1 cup frozen peas

salt/pepper to taste

Directions

Cook tortellini according to pkg directions, drain and set aside

In a large skillet cook bacon until crispy, remove and on a paper towel

In the same skillet add asparagus and saute until tender, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Add butter, and garlic and cook 1-2 minutes Whisk in flour and cook another minute. Add in half n half, whisk until combined, and reduce heat to medium low, bring to a low simmer. Add in Parmesan and stir until melted.

Stir in tortellini, peas, asparagus, and bacon mix until combined.

Serve!

Notes

You can use either fresh pasta like Rana Three Cheese Tortellini or dried cheese tortellini like Corabella Four-Cheese Tortellini or Barilla.

You can also use whole milk instead of half n half for a lighter sauce.

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