Tortellini With Peas Food

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS

Steps:

• 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.

LEMONY TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook tortellini until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add peas to pot; drain pasta mixture, and set aside.
• In the same pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; add prosciutto and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Add pasta mixture, pasta water, 1 tablespoon oil, and lemon zest and juice; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and prosciutto and cook until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Ladle in about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender. Drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in the parsley. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

CHEESE TORTELLINI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• 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 SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine cooled tortellini, cooled peas, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chives, and parsley in a bowl.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a little bowl; the dressing is supposed to taste sour. Pour over tortellini salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Taste before serving and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

TORTELLINI ALFREDO WITH PEAS

Steps:

• 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 the filling is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
• Mix in peas, ham, cream, and Parmesan cheese and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

TORTELLINI WITH HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Stir in tortellini and cook until pasta is just al dente. Add peas to pot for final 30 seconds to 1 minute of cooking time. (I just defrost my peas or run some warm water over them). While the pasta is cooking in another small pan saute the onions and garlic in tablespoon of butter or oil till soft and set aside.
• Drain tortellini and peas in a colander and immediately return to pot. Stir in butter, cream, Parmesan, sauteed onions and garlic and the ham. Season with salt and pepper. Turn stove on to medium heat and cook tortellini mixture, stirring frequently, until butter has melted, ingredients are heated through and sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-4 minutes. Serve immediately.

TORTELLINI AI FORMAGGI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

Steps:

• 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.
• Add nutmeg and simmer until cream is thickened and reduced by half.
• Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan and peas.
• Stir in reserved cooking liquid and tortellini and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Serve and enjoy!