Brown Butter Tortellini with Toasted Garlic and Asparagus

1 lb cheese tortellini
3 Tbsp butter
8 oz asparagus, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped OR a sprinkle of dried tarragon
grated parmesan - for sprinkling over top when serving

Cook tortellini according to pkg directions.  Drain.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet.  Add in the asparagus, garlic, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and a sprinkle of pepper.  Add in dried tarragon (if using fresh, wait till later).  Saute till beginning to soften, about 2-3 minutes.  Increase heat to medium high and cook till butter turns golden brown.  Add tortellini (and tarragon if using fresh) and brown tortellini slightly.  Top with parmesan cheese.