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TORTELLINI AI FORMAGGI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS



Tortellini Ai Formaggi With Prosciutto and Peas image

Simple and delicate, Tortellini ai Formaggi with Prosciutto and Peas is a delicious and easy dish to prepare for a romantic evening meal.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/4 cup water, reserved from cooking pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 lb prosciutto, sliced into thin strips
1 cup heavy cream
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  • Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
  • Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Serve and enjoy!

TORTELLINI ALLA FINI



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This is my own version of tortellini alla fini. Rich Alfredo sauce with ham, peas, and tortellini. It is yum-yum goodness!

Provided by Ceci Rey

Categories     Tortellini

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
6 tablespoons butter
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups diced cooked ham
2 cups cooked peas

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and stir frequently until heated through. Season with nutmeg and pepper. Slowly mix in Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly, and allow to thicken. Mix in ham and peas.
  • Drain cooked tortellini and return to the pot. Pour sauce over tortellini and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 50.6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 1225.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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