Tortellini+with+Peas+and+Ham

Abby Staker Entree- Tortellini with Peas and Ham

Ingredients-
 * Kosher salt
 * 1 pound meat-filled tortellini
 * 2 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
 * 4 ounces ham, finely chopped
 * 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
 * 1 tablespoon tomato paste
 * 1/4 cup heavy cream
 * 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a biol. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs 2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and ham and cook until crisp (3-4 minutes). 3. Stir in the garlic and tomates paste and cook until fragrant (1 minute). 4. Ladle in about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water and simmer until reduced by about half (3-4 minutes). 5. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened (2-3 minutes) 6.About 2 minutes before the tortellini are done, add the peas to the boiling water and cook until just tender 7. drain the tortellini and peas and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce 8. stir in the parsley 9. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese


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