Instructions

Chop all ingredients first, will make cook time so much faster. slice the bell pepper and asparagus at a diagonal. Make sure to discard the bottom stems of asparagus.
Boil water according to directions on the box for the tortellini, cook as suggested, save about 1/4 cup of cooking water for the vegetables.
Add about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to a large heated pan (medium heat) Add onions and salt, let them saute for about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Then add basil, garlic and splash of balsamic vinegar (about 1 teaspoon) stir together and let cook for 1 minute.
Then add the asparagus and bell pepper, a little more salt and pepper and let cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the starchy cooking water, tortellini and parmesan cheese. Mix everything well, do not stop mixing for 1-2 minute, get everything coated.
Move to large serving bowl, add extra parmesan and chopped parsley if needed.