Tortellini with Green Beans and Lemon

Tortellini with Green Beans and Lemon

shared by Jennifer

Details:

    PT5M
  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • PT20M
  • Cook Time: 20 Minutes
  • Difficulty: Novice
  • Serves: 4 people
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add gre

Ingredients:

  • 1 (19-oz) pkg frozen cheese tortellini
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen green peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add green beans and peas; cook, stirring often, 6 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
  5. Add dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Add pasta, cheese, and enough pasta water to make a thin sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.