Hey everyone, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, tortellini with peas and prosciutto. One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It is appreciated by millions daily. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto is something which I’ve loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.
Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have tortellini with peas and prosciutto using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto:
- Take 1 Kosher Salt
- Prepare 1 lb meat-filled tortellini
- Get 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Get 4 oz prosciutto (or pancetta), finely chopped
- Get 3 clove garlic, thinly sliced
- Get 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Take 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Take 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- Take 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Get 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
After tortellini are cooked, add the reserved pasta water to the prosciutto and peas in the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add tortellini. Add light cream and chopped basil. Give tortellini a boost: Instead of tomato sauce, add prosciutto, peas, and lemon zest for a surefire hit.
Instructions to make Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Ladle in about one cup of the pasta cooking water into the skillet and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender.
- Drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
Add in the tomato purée and salt. Heat a large, deep skillet with a lid** over medium-high heat. The addition of peas does NOT make this recipe healthier! However the green peas do add a touch of fresh sweetness and spring that delight the palate amidst the cheesy sauce and pasta. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
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