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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 32 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Our Test Kitchens tried this pasta cooking method several times. By draining and rinsing with cold water, the tortellini will not stick together while you prepare the sauce. Pasta cooked just until firm to the bite is called al dente. Ingredients:
1 (10-oz.) package refrigerated reduced-fat alfredo sauce |
2 tablespoons dry white wine |
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
1 pound fresh asparagus |
1 (20-oz.) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup halved grape tomatoes |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Stir together first 3 ingredients. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. Bring 5 qt. of salted water to a boil; add tortellini, and cook 6 minutes or just until tender. (Pasta should still be firm to bite.) Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain well again. Place in a serving bowl.
3. Sauté garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat 1 minute or until garlic is lightly browned. Stir in mushrooms, asparagus, and salt; sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in Alfredo sauce mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
4. Pour sauce mixture over cooked tortellini; toss gently. Sprinkle with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
5. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Buitoni Light Refrigerated Alfredo Sauce and Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini.
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