Recipe: Roasted Tomato and Asparagus Tortellini

I was totally craving something fresh and summery tonight!

This roasted tomato and asparagus tortellini seriously hit the spot!!!! 

...and it was sooo easy!!

None of these measurements are exact, I kind of just eye balled everything and threw it in.

I promise you can't mess it up!! 

Total Time: about 15 min.

1 bunch of asparagus

10-15 cherry tomatoes halved

2 cups of spinach

1 lemon

1 bag frozen (or fresh) cheese tortellini

2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil

3-4 fresh garlic cloves 

or about 2 Tbsp crushed garlic (in the jar)

2 cups of Italian Blend shredded cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

Prepare tortellini as directed.  I used frozen tortellini so I just threw it in some boiling water.  Tortellini cooks FAST, so make sure you are close to done with sauce/veggies before putting them in the water, they should only take about 5 mins.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, on medium heat, start to brown the garlic (I used crushed from the jar) in the olive oil.  Cut asparagus in about 2 inch pieces and toss asparagus and tomatoes in the skillet.  stir constantly so that the garlic and veggies don't burn in the oil.  Squeeze the lemon juice over the veggies and cover for about 2-3 minutes. *Add tortellini to the boiling water at this point if you haven't already*  Add spinach to skillet just before you drain the tortellini and stir. 

Drain tortellini, do NOT rinse with cold water, you want the tortellini to be hot when you return it to the pan so it can continue to wilt the spinach.  Add contents of skillet to the pot you boiled your tortellini in, or a large mixing bowl.  Add Tortellini, cheese, salt and pepper to taste, and stir!

Voila!!

Such an EASY, healthy dinner that is sure to impress!!

Love you!!

xoxo

Chenelle

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