PASTA WITH PROSCIUTTO AND PEAS

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Make and share this Pasta With Prosciutto and Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Valerie in Florida

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb cheese-filled egg tortellini
1/4 lb prosciutto
2 tablespoons chopped onions
6 ounces heavy cream
4 ounces frozen peas
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper
chopped parsley

Steps:

Place tortellini in the pot of boiling water.
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet. Add proscuitto and cook until crispy. In same skillet, add the onion and cook for two minutes (until golden). Pour in the cream and reduce until slightly thickened.
Remove the pasta from the water when it is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add the pasta to the cream mixture along with the peas and cheese. Reduce for 1 minute. Toss and adjust the seasonings. Spoon into a large pasta bowl and serve.
Garnish with additional grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074.7, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 222.2, Sodium 955.1, Carbohydrate 118.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 5.8, Protein 37.5