Creamy Tortellini With Ham Mushrooms And Peas Food

TORTELLINI WITH MUSHROOMS & PEAS

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• Too often my friends think of pasta dishes as having to be heavy and rich. And while I love them that way...heavy and rich certainly they do not have to be. There are a ton of pasta recipes that are light, have subtle flavors, and are absolutely delicious. Here's just such a recipe for Tortellini. In this recipe, the pasta sauce consists of some sautéed mushrooms, peas, and some chicken stock. That means it's a very simple, and very fast, sauce, and a fast and easy pasta recipe, that you can easily make after getting home from work. And while it's filling and satisfying it won't weigh you down. Hope you love this tortellini recipe as much as I do.Recipe Overview & Keys to SuccessTo make the best Tortellini with Mushrooms and Peas, try to make sure you do the following:Over cooked tortellini will ruin this pasta recipe. It turns mushy, and a bit gross, so I pull the pasta out about a minute before the package suggests, and finish the tortellini in the sauce.The mushrooms on the other hand, I like to make sure are well done. Undercooked, I don't much care for the texture of mushrooms, and I don't think the flavors are concentrated enough. Start cooking them first as they will take the longest (about 15 minutes0, and cook the mushrooms until almost all the water is evaporated out, and they are nicely browned on all sidesThe chicken stock, combined with the olive oil/butter, is what makes the pasta sauce, and you shouldn't skimp. There should be enough sauce to well coat all the tortellini. Fortunately, if it ever looks dry, it's easy to just add a bit more.RECIPE FOR TORTELLINI WITH MUSHROOMS AND PEASIngredients (for 2) 1 package cheese tortellini3/4 cup crimini mushrooms chopped1/3 cup frozen peas1 cup chicken stock1 teaspoon chopped rosemary1 garlic clove minced1 shallot minced1 strip bacon chopped1 tablespoon butter2 - 3 tablespoons of good olive oilTortellini with Mushrooms & PeasStart by sautéing the mushrooms over medium high heat in olive oil; season them with salt and pepper, and toss every 3 - 4 minutes until well cooked through; about 15 - 20 minutesOnce cooked, remove the mushrooms and add the bacon to the pan. Sauté it until crispOnce the bacon is crisp, add the mushrooms back, as well as the shallots and garlic and turn up the heatDrop the pasta into boiling, salted water and stir to prevent from sticking; cook about 1 minute less than the package suggestsOnce the tortellini is in the water, add the chicken stock and the rosemary to the mushrooms; bring to a boil and reduce by half while the Tortellini cooksIf the chicken stock reduces before the tortellini is done, just turn the heat downDrain the tortellini and add it to the mushrooms. Add the frozen peas and cook everything over high heat, and season with salt and pepperCook for a few minutes, tossing every 30 seconds or so; if the tortellini looks dry add more stock to the sauceTurn the heat off, and add the butter, and parmesan cheese; toss to combineServe up the Tortellini with a bit more parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.Wine Recommendation: With Italian food, I love Italian wine, and while there are probably many white varietals that would go very well with the Tortellini, I think the addition of the mushroom and rosemary allow you to go bigger. Barbara would be my pick. Generally it's a pretty easy drinking red without a ton of tannin, and good acid, making it a nice paring wine.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO

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• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the peas, mushrooms and ham; cook until mushrooms are tender. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted., Drain tortellini and place in a serving dish; add the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.

TORTELLINI CARBONARA

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• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and ham and saute for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
• Pour in the half-and-half and the cheese, stirring frequently, until the sauce starts to thicken and bubble. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook to desired doneness, or according to package directions. Add the peas to the boiling tortellini in the final minute of cooking. Drain all from the water and toss with the ham and sauce mixture.

CREAMY HAM AND TORTELLINI

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• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
• Stir in ham and broccoli. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cream and cheese. Heat just to boiling over high heat. Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS

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• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Add peas; cook until pasta is al dente and peas are tender, 2 minutes more. Reserving 1 cup pasta water, drain. Set aside pasta and peas.
• Melt butter in pasta pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Discard garlic.
• To pasta pot, add pasta and peas, Parmesan, and 3/4 cup reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Add more pasta water, if necessary, to thin sauce. Serve, topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

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• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and are tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes; do not overcook. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
• Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add mushrooms, and saute until tender and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 1/2 cups of cream, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and add drained tortellini; toss to combine. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, nutmeg, sea salt, and pepper; toss until well incorporated.
• Place the skillet over low heat and cook until Parmesan has melted and sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 2 remaining Parmesan and parsley.

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS

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• 1. In large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• 2. Drain; rinse with hot water.
• 3. Return to saucepan.
• 4. Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
• 5. Cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.

CREAMY BAKED TORTELLINI

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• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Combine butter, garlic and basil in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until fragrant.
• Add flour and seasonings. Cook 1 minute. Stir in milk a little at a time until smooth. Bring to a boil while stirring over medium heat.
• Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese until smooth and melted.
• Combine tortellini, sauce, ham, and green peas in a 9x13 pan. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and bake uncovered, 15-20 minutes.

CREAMY TORTELLINI WITH HAM, MUSHROOMS AND PEAS

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• In large saucepan, cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Drain; rinse with hot water.
• Return to saucepan.
• Add remaining ingredients; blend well.
• Cook over medium heat until sauce is thickened and smooth, stirring constantly.

CREAMY HAM AND CHEESE TORTELLINI

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• Boil water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Salt well (pasta water should be as salty as sea water). Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well and set aside.
• In the same pot over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic, stirring until soft.
• Add cream and whisk in Parmesan cheese, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and crushed red pepper. Continue simmer until mixture thickens.
• Toss in frozen peas, ham and broccoli. Stir until warm, approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Add tortellini, tossing to coat. This process is fast, so the pasta should still be warm.
• Spoon into dishes and serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

HAM AND MUSHROOM TORTELLINI ALFREDO

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• Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
• Meanwhile in a skillet heat butter over medium heat; add the onions, garlic, thyme and a pinch of cayenne pepper, and saute for about 3 minutes.
• Add in mushrooms and cook until they are tender and release all their moisture (make certain that the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated before adding in the remaining ingredients).
• Add in the cook ham, then stir in the whipping cream and black pepper; cook stirring over low heat until heated through.
• Stir in the Parmeasn cheese until melted.
• Season the sauce with salt to taste and more black pepper if desired.
• Drain the tortellini (do not rinse) and place in a large bowl.
• Add in the creamed sauce and toss to coat.
• Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

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• 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.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND CREAM

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• Put a large skillet over a medium flame and melt the butter. Add the ham to the pan and sauté until lightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and black pepper to the pan and bring to a simmer. Do not boil the cream or it may curdle. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the cream begins to thicken. Shut off the flame and stir in the cheese. Drop the tortellini into salted boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and add the tortellini to the pan. Toss over a medium flame for 1 minute. Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of grated Parmigiano cheese.

CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS, AND PEAS

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• Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside. Reserve water in pot.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and cream and simmer until cream is reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Mix in cherry tomatoes.
• Bring reserved water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss to coat over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with chives and serve.

CREAMY MUSHROOM AND HAM RAVIOLI RECIPE

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• Cook ravioli or tortellini & drain. Melt butter in skillet and stir-fry pepper and mushrooms. In small bowl combine water, milk, cornstarch and bouillon and blend well. Add to skillet, cook until mixture thickens and boils, stirring constantly. Stir in ham, peas and ravioli. Heat thoroughly.