Tortellini Ai Formaggi With Prosciutto and Peas Recipe #7949
Simple and delicate, Tortellini ai Formaggi with Prosciutto and Peas is a delicious and easy dish to prepare for a romantic evening meal.
by - Carla -
15 min | 5 min prep
SERVES 2
- 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
- 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!
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