Caesar Salad With Tortellini and Asparagus

Submitted by CIndytc

"I was thumbing thru an old Summertime Southern Living magazine and found this recipe..I made it for dinner and we loved it...putting it here for safe keeping. Quick Tip: Start with hot water for faster boiling and cook fresh pasta and asparagus together in the same pot. This does not work for all pasta dishes, but works well here since cooking times are the same."

 

• Ready In: 14mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 cups hot water
• 1 (9 ounce) packaged refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini, uncooked
• 1⁄2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 head romaine lettuce, torn
• 1⁄4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• caesar flavored crouton
• caesar salad dressing (homemade or your favorite brand)

directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a 4 quart dutch oven.
2. Add tortelllini and asparagus and cook for 4 minutes, drain; rinse in cold water, and drain. Set aside.
3. Place lettuce, tortellini, and asparagus in a large bowl; add dressing, tossing gently. Add parmesan and croutons. Serve.