Caesar salad with tortellini

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsFresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsWater
tablespoonOlive oil
1teaspoonAnchovy paste
teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
1Clove garlic, crushed
9ouncesUncooked cheese tortellini
12cupsTorn romaine lettuce
cup2\"pieces fresh asparagus(1#)
¼cupFresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl and stir well with a whisk and set aside.

2. Cook the tortellini in boiling water for 7 minutes or until tender, omitting the salt and fat. Drain well and set aside.

3. Arrange the asparagus in a vegetable steamer over boiling water.

Cover and steam 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Combine asparagus and tortellini in a bowl, add 2 T of lemon juice mixture and toss gently to coat.

4. Place lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle remaining lemon juice mixture over lettuce and toss well. Add tortellini mixture, tossing gently to coat. Spoon salad onto serving plates, and sprinkle cheese ontop.