Fresh Tortellini with Asparagus, Broccolini and Edamame
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 pkgs fresh cheese tortellini
  • 1 lb or bunch asparagus, stemmed
  • cut in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 4-5 pieces of broccolini, rinsed
  • 2 cups edemame beans (fresh or thawed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea-salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 pkg boursin cheese
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large covered pot, bring 3 quarts well-salted water to boil over high heat. Prepare asparagus and broccolini. In a small bowl combine garlic cloves, olive oil, salt and cayenne pepper.
  2. Add the tortellini to the boiling water, adding broccolini, asparagus and edamame beans as well. Cook until pasta is al dente, or follow package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta and vegetable mixture.
  3. Return the pasta and vegetables to the pot. Toss to coat with the olive oil and garlic mixture. Stir in the boursin cheese and stir to melt and coat. Add cooking water as required to moisten. Sprinkle with pine nuts, season with pepper to taste, and serve while hot.
Recipe by Just a Smidgen at https://justasmidgen.com/2012/04/26/i-saw-god-today/