Tortellini And Asparagus In Garlic Cream Sauce

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 20 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1/2 lb crisped crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 cup julienned ham
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 4 -5 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and melt butter over medium high heat.
• 2 add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.
• 3 add the flour to make a rue, cook for about 2 minutes.
• 4 add the half-and-half, chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
• 5 cook tortellini according to package directions.
• 6 cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and steam.
• 7 combine cream sauce, ham, bacon, asparagus, and tortellini. serve immediately.