tortellini salad

not every meal can be a freddington, and sometimes you just don't have the time or the energy to do anything fancy.  i've made this tortellini salad a few times, and i figure it's finally time to post it.

this particular dish is quick (less than 30 minutes to prepare), easy (can you boil water?), and tasty.  i'm sure there variations on the theme that are also worthwhile.


ingredients:
- one 9 oz package of pre-made tortellini (i used spinach and cheese this time)
- one pint frozen green peas (courtesy of dad's garden)
- bacon pieces
- parmesan cheese

preparation:
simmer the peas for approximately 20 minutes or until tender.  i add a little garlic powder, salt, and pepper, but other seasonings can certainly be used.

cook the tortellini per the package instructions.  yes, it's pre-made (so it's technically cheating), but whatever.  it takes approximately 8 minutes to cook in a pot of water with a little olive oil.

toss the pasta with the cooked peas, sprinkle in some bacon pieces, and top with cheese.  bon appetit!