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Cheese Tortellini with Prosciutto & Peas

Source of Recipe

Marsha


List of Ingredients

12 ounces cheese tortellini (whole package)
1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid (1 cup)
2 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
2 cloves garlic, minced (8 cloves)
1/4 pound proscuitto, sliced into thin strips (1/2 pound)
1 cup heavy cream (1 quart)
1/4 cup Parmesan (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup peas (used 3 cups)
Salt and pepper
*freshly grated nutmeg, to taste


Recipe

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Melt butter in skillet and cook garlic for 1 minute. Add Prosciutto and cook for 2 minutes. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook until cream is reduced by half. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas. Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.