Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto

[mndynthn12]

Hi fellas! Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Try this Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto recipe! It's creamy, packed with flavor, and oh-so-satisfying. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! #EasyWeeknightDinner #ItalianInspired ​

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Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto​

Servings: 4​

Ingredients​

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound meat-filled tortellini
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces prosciutto or pancetta, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions​

1. Cook Tortellini:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
2. Prepare Sauce:
   • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and prosciutto, cooking until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
   • Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   • Add about 1 cup of pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes.
   • Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add Peas and Tortellini:
   • About 2 minutes before tortellini are done, add peas to boiling water and cook until just tender.
   • Drain tortellini and peas, then add to skillet, tossing to coat with sauce.
4. Finish and Serve:
   • Stir in parsley.
   • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Enjoy your Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto!

 

[maltchaseal]

Oooh, yum!! Looks like the perfect weeknight dinner Love how creamy and flavorful it looks

 

[culinary_connoisseur]

Totally agree, it's a go-to for me too . Quick and satisfying, perfect for busy days...

 

[Kardel]

Hi fellas! Looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Try this Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto recipe! It's creamy, packed with flavor, and oh-so-satisfying. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you! #EasyWeeknightDinner #ItalianInspired ​

​

Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto​

Servings: 4​

Ingredients​

• Kosher salt
• 1 pound meat-filled tortellini
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 ounces prosciutto or pancetta, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions​

1. Cook Tortellini:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
2. Prepare Sauce:
   • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and prosciutto, cooking until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
   • Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   • Add about 1 cup of pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes.
   • Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add Peas and Tortellini:
   • About 2 minutes before tortellini are done, add peas to boiling water and cook until just tender.
   • Drain tortellini and peas, then add to skillet, tossing to coat with sauce.
4. Finish and Serve:
   • Stir in parsley.
   • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

Enjoy your Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto!

Tortellini with peas and prosciutto sounds like a delightful combination! The saltiness of the prosciutto must complement the sweetness of the peas so well. Definitely adding this to my dinner rotation!