TORTELLINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND PROSCIUTTO

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I had this recipe posted on another site and am posting it here so that I can find it again.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Pasta

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 oz cheese tortellini
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 oz prosciutto, chopped
2 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 c dry white wine
2 c mushrooms, sliced
2 c red bell peppers, chopped
1 c green onions, chopped
1 c frozen peas
1 1/2 c whipping cream
1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 c fresh basil, chopped
1 c parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite; drain tortellini.
  • 2. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over high heat.
  • 3. Add onion, prosciutto, garlic, dried red pepper and black pepper.
  • 4. Saute until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • 5. Add wine and bring to boil.
  • 6. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions and peas and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
  • 7. Add cream and boil until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • 8. Add tortellini, parsley, basil and parmesan.
  • 9. Simmer until sauce coats pasta, about 4 minutes.
  • 10. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 11. Transfer pasta and sauce to large bowl and serve.

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