Spring Tortellini With Pesto

Spring Tortellini With Pesto photo
prep time:
10 min
total time:
30 min
Makes 4 servings
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ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus
  • 2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (can use frozen)
  • 1 (7-ounce) container basil pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb shrimp

directions

  • 1

    Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces.

  • 2

    Prepare cheese-filled tortellini according to package directions. Add asparagus pieces and shrimp to pasta water during last 5 minutes of cooking; drain.

  • 3

    Toss together tortellini mixture, pesto, lemon rind, and salt. Sprinkle with pine nuts (optional), and serve immediately. You can sprinkle parmesan also if you like.

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