TORTELLINI AND ASPARAGUS IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

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I had this dish at a restaurant and my husband insisted that I figure out how to make it, so here is my rendition. My husband says it tastes the same and it is his favorite dinner that I make. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by AHoff08

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
1 lb asparagus
1/2 lb crisped crumbled cooked bacon
1 cup julienned ham
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 white onion, minced
4 -5 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil and melt butter over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add the flour to make a rue, cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the half-and-half, chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and steam.
  • Combine cream sauce, ham, bacon, asparagus, and tortellini. Serve immediately.

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