This bright and springy pasta dish comes together in under a half an hour.

To make it vegetarian, use a high-quality vegetable broth.

Ingredients

6cupslower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1clovegarlic

2tspthyme

18-to-10-oz.

Tortellini and Veggies En Brodo

Photo:Greg DuPree

pkg.fresh or frozen tortellini

1/2lbasparagus, trimmed and cut into 3-in.

Cover and cook until fragrant and garlic is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Discard garlic and thyme.

Add tortellini to pot; cook according to package directions.

Add peas; cook until tender and warmed through, about 1 minute.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.