Tortellini with peas and prosciutto

 
                    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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