Tortellini with Peas

This simple pasta dinner combines cheese tortellini, peas, Parmesan cheese, and garlic for an easy weeknight meatless meal.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 package frozen peas or peas and carrots blend
• 1 1/2 pounds frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, reducing cooking time slightly.
2. Add peas during the final few minutes of cooking.
3. Drain pasta, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
4. Melt butter in the pasta pot over medium-low heat.
5. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Remove garlic.
6. Add pasta, peas, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and reserved water.
7. Toss gently and serve warm.