Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto Recipe - Food Fanatic
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Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto Recipe

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    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 10-ounce package Fresh Cheese Tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 ounces Prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups Peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Chopped Basil, plus extra for garnish
  • Parmesan Cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. Cook the tortellini in a boiling pot of water ala dente according to package directions. Drain and keep warm. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large frying pan.
  3. Add prosciutto and cook for about 5 minutes or until crispy.
  4. Add garlic, peas and sun dried tomatoes to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
  5. After tortellini are cooked, add the reserved pasta water to the prosciutto and peas in the pan.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and add tortellini.
  7. Add light cream and chopped basil.
  8. Stir to combine, cooking for another few minutes.
  9. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with extra basil. 
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