Brown Butter Tortellini with Toasted Asparagus And Tahini

This simple brown butter tortellini with toasted asparagus and tahini dish has an ingredient list that looks basic. But thanks to rich, nutty brown butter, it’s packed with big flavor.

Have This!

• 1 lb. cheese tortellini
• 1 lemon
• 2 tsp. tahini
• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 8 oz. thin asparagus
• 2 clove garlic
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
• Grated Parmesan

Do This!

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 strips of zest from the lemon. Thinly slice zest.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and garlic, season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt, tahini, and pepper, and cook tossing occasionally, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high, add lemon zest, and cook, tossing, until butter turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.
• Toss asparagus mixture withtarragon. Serve with Parmesan, if desired.