Creamy Cheese Tortellini with Asparagus

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 18 minutes Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 9 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 616 calories per serving view nutrition facts
Recipe Submitted By happyzhangbo
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Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth, low salt
2 cloves garlic smashed
3 large thyme sprigs
2 strips lemon zest 2- by 1-inch
1 pound tortellini about 1 package, cheese, refrigerated, frozen, or dried
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pound asparagus trimmed and thinly sliced diagonally, about 3/4 pound
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Directions

Boil broth with garlic, thyme, zest, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large heavy skillet until reduced to about 1 cup, about 6 minutes.

Discard thyme sprigs and zest.

Meanwhile, cook tortellini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) according to package directions.

Drain.

Stir cornstarch into cream, then whisk into broth.

Bring to a simmer, whisking, then continue to simmer 1 minute.

Add asparagus and simmer until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

Stir in cheese and tortellini and cook, gently stirring, until heated through.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 525g
Amount per Serving
Calories 616 41% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g43%
 Saturated Fat 16.0g79%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 672mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 65.0g22%
 Dietary Fiber 5.0g19%
 Sugars 4.0g
Protein 29.0g57%
Vitamin A 33%  Vitamin C 13%
Calcium 38%  Iron 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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