Tortellini with Peas and Prosciutto
1lb meat filled tortellini
2 TLB extra virgin olive oil
4 oz prosciutto or pancetta, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 TLB tomato paste
1/4 C heavy cream
1 C frozen peas, thawed
2 TLB chopped fresh parsley
1/2 C grated parmesan cheese
* Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over med heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp. 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant. about 1 min. Ladle in 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half. 3-4 min. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened 2-3 min.
About 2 min before the tortellini are done add in the peas to the boiling water and cook 2 min. Just until tender. Drain the tortellini and peas. Add back to the pot and pour the sautéed bacon sauce over and toss. Stir in the parsley and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
* You could also use regular bacon. I used prosciutto, but my kids would of preferred regular bacon.
I also used the herb chicken tortellini, It was delicious, but you could also just stick to cheese.
This recipe served 5!
