Description:

Rich and Authentic Italian meal! A favorite supper from Tuscan farmhouse to an elegant meal before a Roman Symphony Date!

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:6

Ingredients

• 1 lb (.5 kg). tortellini
• 1-1/2 sticks butter
• 1 cup (225 ml) heavy cream
• 5 thin slices proscuitto, in julienne strips
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) cooked peas
• 1 cup (225 ml) parmesan cheese(fresh grated)

Preparation

• Cook tortellini in 4 quarts (3775 ml) of boiling and salted water for 7 minutes (until tender) and drain.
• In a heavy skillet, melt butter over low heat.
• Add tortellini and stir to coat with butter.
• Add heavy cream and proscuitto.
• Cook mixture until cream thickens slightly.
• Blend in peas, parmesan cheese and pepper.
• Stir tortellini, stirring until cheese is melted.
• Serve pasta immediately with a dash of additional parmesan cheese.

Comments

I love using fresh garden peas for this recipe. It is a great side dish to a roasted or grilled whole chicken.

If you cannot find proscuitto at your area markets, try using a very good quality ham or a quality bacon. The proscuitto adds a taste that is worthwhile to hunt out a source. Great meal!