Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
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Tortellini with Prosciutto and Peas
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This Christmas Tortellini Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas has the salty goodness of prosciutto, the richness of cheese tortellini and topped off with a fresh tomato cream sauce.
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Ingredients
- 18 - 20 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh refrigerated tortellini)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 pound prosciutto cut into thin strips
- 2 cups heavy cream
- (1) 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup fresh basil thinly sliced
- salt + pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Generously salt water before adding pasta.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add prosciutto and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly crispy.
- Add heavy cream and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. If you prefer a creamy tomato sauce, you can blend the heavy cream and tomatoes before adding to skillet.
- Stir in peas and let cook for 3-4 minutes longer. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (reserving 1/4 cup for garnish). Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook longer if you desire a thicker sauce.
- Toss tortellini and tomato cream sauce together. Top with remaining Parmesan Cheese and Fresh Basil ribbons.
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