Creamy tortellini with ham and peas.

Name: Creamy tortellini with ham and peas.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1.1 pounds fresh tortellini; 7 ounces cooked ham; 7 ounces peas; 1 onion or shallot; 2 pints broth (vegetable, beef or chicken); 2 ounces Parmigiano or Grana cheese; salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 7 Fluid ounces fresh cream

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
776 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian

Creamy tortellini with ham and peas.

Daisy Meyer

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Tortellini with ham and peas is a very popular creamy pasta recipe in Italy and in other countries. It’s quick and easy to make and loved by children and adults alike. Perfect for after school meals and family lunches. Also a great recipe to use u leftover holiday ham (and peas!).

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Ingredients

Servings

1.1 pounds fresh tortellini I use spinach and ricotta tortellini
7 ounces cooked ham cut into cubes
7 ounces peas fresh, frozen or canned. I used frozen.
1 onion or shallot peeled and finely chopped
2 pints broth (vegetable, beef or chicken) you can also use water to cook the pasta
2 ounces Parmigiano or Grana cheese freshly grated (optional)
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper. to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
7 Fluid ounces fresh cream

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Instructions

Once you have gathered your ingredients just cut the ham into small cubes and peel and finely chop the onion.
Sauté the onion in olive oil until it starts to soften. Then add the peas and cook them with the onion for a couple of minutes.
Next add 2-3 ladles of broth and let the peas simmer for around 10 minutes. Then, add the cubed ham and continue cooking for a minute or two. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Now, pour in the cream and let it simmer on a low heat for about 5-10 minutes or until the liquid has thickened.
While the ham, peas and cream are cooking bring the broth to a simmer and add the tortellini. When the pasta rises to the surface remove it with a slotted spoon and add it to the sauce.
Mix the tortellini well with the ham, peas and cream. Serve with grated Parmigiano if required.

Notes

To make this tortellini recipe vegetarian just omit the ham and use a vegetarian parmesan when serving if required.
You can replace the cooked ham with Italian prosciutto crudo, pancetta or bacon. I would suggest frying these meats with the onions before adding the peas. Instead of meat, add some vegetables such as mushrooms.
You can use different shapes and sizes of tortellini such as cappelletti or anolini. You can also use ravioli with meat filling, or with ricotta and spinach. Alternatively, if you don't like stuffed pasta, the cream, ham and peas sauce will also be perfect on pasta tubes like penne, or farfalle or spaghetti.
For info about leftovers see main content.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 776kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 152mg (51%) Sodium 1359mg (57%) Potassium 363mg (10%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1252IU (25%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 400mg (40%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 776 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	776kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	66g	22%
Protein	38g	76%
Fat	40g	62%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Cholesterol	152mg	51%
Sodium	1359mg	57%
Potassium	363mg	8%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1252IU	25%
Vitamin C	34mg	38%
Calcium	400mg	40%
Iron	5mg	28%