Chicken Tortellini with Asparagus

Recipe courtesy of Farmers Market Cookbook

Serves 4-6

Ingredients: 
  • 1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated herb-and-chicken tortellini
  • 1 lb. fresh asparagus
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions (about 2 onions)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • 1 (10-oz.) jar sun-dried tomato pesto
  • ¼ cup (1 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. sliced ripe black olives (optional)

Chicken Tortellini with Asparagus

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Method: 

Prepare tortellini according to package directions.

Meanwhile, snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.

Sauté onions in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Increase heat to medium-high, add asparagus and bell pepper, and saute 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir in pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and, if desired, sliced black olives. Serve immediately.

Variation:

Chicken and Pasta With Vegetables: Substitute ½ (16-oz.) package farfalle (bow-tie pasta) for tor­tellini. Cut 1 lb. chicken breast tenders into bite-size pieces, and sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt and ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper. Sauté chicken in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes or until done. Proceed with recipe as directed, stir­ring in chicken with pasta in Step 4.

 

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