Tortellini Ai Formaggi With Prosciutto and Peas
Tortellini Ai Formaggi With Prosciutto and Peas
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12 ounces cheese tortellini
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1⁄4 cup water, reserved from cooking pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1⁄4 lb prosciutto, sliced into thin strips
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
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1⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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3⁄4 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
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salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
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Cook tortellini according to package directions.
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Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute.
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Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes.
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Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
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Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
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Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
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Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
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Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Serve and enjoy!
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