Tortellini With Peas And Prosciutto

* Exported from MasterCook *

Tortellini With Peas And Prosciutto

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Posted To Cynscookin

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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15 ounce tortellini -- cheese
1 1/2 cup whipping cream
nutmeg -- freshly grated pinc
6 tablespoon parmesan -- freshly grated
3/4 cup peas -- frozen tiny thawed d
1 1/2 ounce prosciutto -- fat trimmed cut
salt and freshly ground pepp

Cook tortellini in large pot of boiling salted water until barely tender, stirr
ing occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain thoroughly. Meanwhile, bring cream
to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat. Add nutmeg and simmer until sli
ghtly thickened, about 8 minutes. Return tortellini to pot. Add warm cream, Pa
rmesan, peas and prosciutto. Simmer over low heat until tortellini are tender
and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Season with salt an
d pepper. Divide among four warm bowls and serve.





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