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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (406g) Recipe makes 2 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/4 lb prosciutto
Calories 1137
Calories from Fat 645		(56%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 71.7g	110%
	Saturated Fat 43.0g	215%
	Monounsaturated Fat 20.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 276mg		92%
Sodium 907mg		37%
Potassium 404mg		11%
Total Carbohydrate 92.7g		30%
	Dietary Fiber 6.1g	24%
	Sugars 5.0g
Protein 33.5g		66%
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Tortellini Ai Formaggi With Prosciutto and Peas

Recipe #7949 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: - Carla -
Mar 13, 2000

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

SERVES 2 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

Directions

1
Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2
Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
3
Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
4
Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
5
Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
6
Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
7
Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
8
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9
Serve and enjoy!

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From: justtoleavereview

On Oct 6, 2009

i was born and raised in Italy and this is the real thing, just like my mom cooks it and how i still do it!

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From: Dr. Jenny

On Sep 26, 2009

DH and I thought this was a tasty lunch. We followed the directions/ingredients as posted, except that our package of tortellini was 9 oz. Therefore, we did not dilute the sauce with the reserved cooking liquid as there was enough cream sauce to cover all of the pasta. We topped the dish with more parmesan. DH said he did not care that much for the peas in the dish. I thought they were ok. Thanks for a nice, quick lunch!

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From: Picholine

On May 15, 2005

We used bacon instead of pancetta, 2% milk instead of cream, and chicken broth instead of water--it turned out great.

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From: Chef #442244

On Dec 14, 2007

Awesome quick meal, this is great for those nights when you want something quick but nice. I did not have proscuitto so I used diced ham. This will be something I will be making again. Thanks for a great recipe.

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