Tortellini and Asparagus in Garlic Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 20 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1/2 lb crisped crumbled cooked bacon
• 1 cup julienned ham

For the Garlic Cream Sauce

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 white 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

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil and melt butter over medium high heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent.

3. 3

   Add the flour to make a rue, cook for about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the half-and-half, chicken broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens to desired consistency.

5. 5

   Cook tortellini according to package directions.

6. 6

   Cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces and steam.

7. 7

   Combine cream sauce, ham, bacon, asparagus, and tortellini. Serve immediately.